Scouter Development - 2008
The next Scouter Development is scheduled for
October 25, 2008 at Camp Rancho Alegre.
The Scouter Development program will coincide with the first weekend
of the Intense Pope Pius XII program, also at Camp Rancho Alegre.
Refer to the Scouter Development page for more information.
"Intense" Pope Pius XII Program
We invite high school age Scouts and Venturers to join us for three intense
weekends of learning and fun as they earn the Pope Pius Religious Emblem.
This is our fourth year of offering this program over a three weekend format
which meets the needs of today’s high school age youth.
The first weekend of the Pope Pius XII program will will be held on October 25, 2008 at Camp Rancho Alegre and will the Scouter Development program.
More information is available at the Pope Pius Workshop page.
Catholic Scout Retreat XVII - 2008
The annual Scout Retreat was held the weekend of
September 26-28, 2008. There were 300 people
in attendance.
Be sure to check the photo gallery!
Saint George Trek - Philmont 2009
July 21, 2009 thru August 5, 2009
The Catholic Committee on Scouting of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles
through its affiliation with the
National Catholic Committee on Scouting (external link)
is pleased to announce a high adventure leadership program for older
Catholic Boy Scouts and Venture Crew members at Philmont Scout Ranch in
northeastern New Mexico from July 21, 2009 thru August 5, 2009.
The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is making available two partial scholarships to the Saint George Trek for qualified Scouts and Venturers. The scholarships provide payment of the seven hundred fifty dollar ($750.00) national program fee. Transportation and incidental expenses are the responsibility of the participant.
Additional information can be found at our expanded St. George Trek page.
Chi Rho Recognition
The Catholic Committee on Scouting Archdiocese of Los Angeles (CCSALA) has designed and produced a new "Chi Rho" patch to recognize those scouts who complete all four Catholic religious emblem programs – Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei, and Pope Pius XII.
The patch can be obtained for a cost $5.00, which includes shipping, by sending in the completed order form.
Catholic Committee on Scouting - Archdiocese of Los Angeles
The Catholic Committee on Scouting for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (CCSALA)
is a member of the
National Catholic Committee on Scouting (external link)
.
The CCSALA is a committee of Scouters and clergy who see the program of the Boy Scouts of America as a viable form of youth ministry with the Catholic youth of our nation. The CCSALA's main goal is the promotion of the Religious Emblems program for Catholic youth.
The local committee provides input to the national committee and participates in some of the national programs. The National Catholic Committee on Scouting is an advisory to the Boy Scouts of America and seeks to sustain and strengthen the relationship between BSA and the Catholic Church in the United States.
