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The annual Scout Retreat is temporarily on hold, pending a new location.
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Catholic Committee on Scouting, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
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Retreat Facilitator Training

We are searching for facilitators and troop guides for the annual Catholic Scout Retreat! Be prepared to have the time of your life interacting with the Scouts.Though tired by the end of the day, you will have fun!

The time commitment is one (1) training session and a full day at the Retreat on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9:00a until 6:00p.

We ask all volunteers to register and pay for the Retreat.

Facilitators

Facilitators will be assigned a patrol of between 8-10 youth, usually both boys and girl Scouts. The Scouts are first organized by ages: elementary school, middle school and high school. We even have adult patrols. After the opening ceremony and the patrol formation, the patrols go off to discuss two readings based on our theme in the morning, as well as work on the rosary patch. Patrols participate in day activities and end the evening with Mass and Benediction. Prior to Mass each patrol will have the opportunity to create their own patrol Mass banner. Everyone will come together for Mass and Benediction services.

Troop Guides

The Retreat Troop Guides will stay with their assigned patrols throughout the day until evening Mass.

2024 Training Dates

For your convenience, we will have three facilitator training sessions this year. Attendance at any one of these will prepare you to be a Retreat Facilitator, Adult Volunteer, or Retreat Troop Guide (youth Scouts in grades 8th to high school may apply). The training sessions cover the job description of facilitators, guidelines for this year's program, scriptural readings and the retreat itself.

  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024
    7:00p - 7:30p
    Video Conference with PowerPoint presentation. Further details provided at sign-up.
  • Friday, August 2, 2024
    7:00p - 7:30p
    Video Conference with PowerPoint presentation. Further details provided at sign-up.
  • Saturday, September 7, 2024
    10:00a - 10:30a
    Video Conference with PowerPoint presentation. Further details provided at sign-up.

RSVP with for one of these sessions.

Both new and returning retreat volunteers must complete the following:

  • Attend one training sessions listed above.
  • Bring proof of current BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT).
  • Bring completed Volunteer Application. This certifies Virtus and Livescan with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.