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WELCOME TO
CATHOLIC SCOUTING 2019-2020!Information on Events and Religious Awards for
Scouts of the Catholic Faith,
in the Diocese of OaklandHelping Scouts Live the 12th Point of the Scout Law
"A Scout is Reverent"
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scouting resources
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An Invitation to Be a Part of Activities for Catholic Scouts!
Would you like to –
- Earn Your Scout Religious Award?
- Camp at a Retreat-O-Ree?
- Participate in the annual diocesan "Celebration of Scouting?"
- Go Camping with your Scout Group at a campsite at the Diocesan Youth Retreat Center?
Scroll Down for Information on all of these Activities for Scouts –––
Information on Religious Awards for Scouts of All AgesWant to earn your Catholic Scout Religious Award?
There are Religious Awards offered to scouts of every age. In earning the awards, scouts do projects around their faith with other scouts, their families and their parishes. For more information on Catholic Scout Religious Awards click here.
Wnat to be a Counselor and Help Scouts Earn Their Religious Awards?
Adult Leaders - Scouts will need trained Religious Awards Counselors to help earn their awards. Attend the Scout Counselor Training on Saturday, August 24, 2019. For information on Scout Religious Award Counselor Training click here.
Information on the Celebration of Scouting
Want to Celebrate God's Love, Processing into the Cathedral of Christ the Light with other Scouts?
Join Scouts and Scout Leaders from around the diocese in the annual "Celebration of Scouting" at the Cathedral on February 1, 2020. All Scouts and Leaders are invited! Click Here for Information on the Celebration of Scouting.
Information on the Scout Retreat-O-Ree
Want to go on a Retreat-O-Ree?
Camp with other scouts in the Santa Cruz mountains while doing scout and faith activites? For scouts 6th grade and over, on October 19-20, 2019. Fun and Faith! For Information on the Scout Retreat-O-Ree click here.
Information on Camping at the Diocesan Youth Retreat Center Scout Campsite
Want a Great Place to Camp for your Scout Unit?
Come and camp at the Diocesan Youth Retreat Center campsite in the hills of Lafayette. Available for unit camping, day camps, award ceremonies. For More Information on the Scout Campsite Click Here.
More Information of Catholic Scouitng
Want More Information about Catholic Scout Activities in the Diocese of Oakland?
Visit the pages of this website or click here for the 2019-2020 Catholic Scout Calendar.Scouts of Catholic faith and their leaders are invited and encouraged to participate
in awards and activities for Catholic Scouts!
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Links to Scout Councils
in the Oakland Diocese
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Diocesan Catholic committee on Scouting Contacts
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Documents
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What's New
The Celebration of Scouting!
Scouts and leaders are invited to the annual “Celebration of Scouting!” The “Celebration” is a special prayer service honoring all scouts and their adult leaders, including the presentation of scout religious awards. It will be at the Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland, on Saturday, February 1, beginning at 1:30 p.m.Click Here for a flyer with more Information on the "Celebration of Scouting."
Click Here to Visit the Celebration of Scouting Webpage
Scout Board of Review for
Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Religious AwardsThe annual Board of Review for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Awards is scheduled for Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oakland Diocese Chancery Offices, 2121 Harrison Street, Oakland. (Note: The Chancery Entrance is located on 21st St.) The Board of Review is the final step in earning these awards. No RSVP is necessary and the scouts should come in uniform with their workbooks.
Eagle Scouts – Apply for a College Scholarship!Are you an Eagle Scout and have earned the Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII Award? You can apply for a scholarship from the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. Click here for details!
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Oakland Diocese Catholic Scout Patch – Now Available!
A multi-colored patch for your scouts or leaders, showing that you are a part of Catholic Scouts in the Oakland Diocese!
To order, call CYO at 510-893-5154 or
email Catholic Scouts
(Patches are $3.00 each + shipping)
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