Ad Altare Dei Youth Award
Parent Information Meeting/1st class
- Sunday, December 18, 2022
- From 3:00-5:00pm
- St. Dominic Savio Catholic Church
- 13400 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706
- School Library
About the Emblem
The purpose of the Ad Altare Dei (to the altar of God) program is to help Catholic Scouts of the Roman Rite
develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community. The program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments. The seven Sacraments are a primary means toward spiritual growth.
Program Objectives
The most important aspect of the program is that the Scout grows in his/her spiritual experience of his/her
relationship to God and the church.
Eligibility
-Registered Scout of Catholic Faith.
-Active member of the Troop for 6 months.
-Designed for Scouts and Venture Scouts (male and female), seventh grade and above
Requirements
-Each Scout must have their own Activity Book. The book is designed for the youth
to work on with the guidance of a counselor.
-The program is designed to be completed in 6-8 months.
-The use of a Catholic Bible is required for this program. You will need to bring one.
-Regular participation in Sunday worship
Cost & Registration
The cost for the class is $35 and is payable to John Mielke (Ad Altare Dei Counselor). To register your Scout,
please complete the form below and bring along with registration fee to the first parent information meeting.
We will meet in the Library.
The Long Beach Area Council Catholic Committee on Scouting (LBACCCS) exists to provide resources and guidance to those youth and families looking to learn about their faith.
From Tiger Scouts to Venture Scouts and even adult Scouters, there are Catholic religious emblems programs which can be earned. For Catholic Scouts these awards provide a fantastic opportunity to learn about “duty to God” and to share with the local Scouting Catholic community.
Helpful Links:
Religious Awards:
- First and Second Grade: Light of Christ Award
- Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade: Parvuli Dei Award
- Sixth Grade and above: Ad Altare Dei Award
- Co-ed ages 15-21: Pope Pius XII Award
- Adult Recognition: See Awards Here
Are you an Eagle Scout in Long Beach? To receive the Catholic Eagle Scout Award, contact Christopher Espinoza.
Catholic Committee on Scouting for the 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. The CCSALA’s main goal is the promotion of the Religious Emblems program for Catholic youth. It serves several local Boy Scout councils including WLACC. It provides awareness and support for the Catholic religious emblems programs including information, retreats and awards dinners.
National Catholic Committee on Scouting
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting® (NCCS) is a church committee of concerned Catholic lay people and clergy who see as their mission the constructive use of the program of the Boy Scouts of America as a viable form of youth ministry with the Catholic youth of our nation.
The committee, which is advisory to the Boy Scouts of America, seeks to sustain and strengthen the relationship between BSA and the Catholic Church in the United States.