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Scouting
The Eparchy of Parma’s ministry to Scouting participates in
the greater Catholic ministry. A special emblem may be earned
by Boy Scouts of the Eastern Catholic churches, the Light is
Life medal. The goals of Catholic youth ministry match
Scouting’s three aims: Character development, preparation for
responsible citizenship and physical and mental fitness.
Goal 1: To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus
Christ in our world today.
Character: Scouting’s values combine with the Gospel values
taught by the Catholic Church are the basis for developing
youths whose good character is based on the Gospel. The
religious emblems programs offer a form of catechesis that is
age- and grade-specific for each of the program phases of
Scouting. Youth leadership positions in the Scout troop and
Venturing crew provide opportunities for youths to put good
Christian leadership into practice.
Goal 2: To draw young people to responsible participation in
the life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community.
Citizenship: The Scout unit is one type of community. The
home, parish, and civic communities are others to which a
Scout belongs. In Scouting programs and activities they learn
how to be responsible members of their various communities.
Goal 3: To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of
each young person.
Physical and mental fitness: Scouting promotes holistic
fitness. Some activities and programs are designed to develop
healthful habits of diet and exercise. The challenges of
learning new skills and exploring careers and hobbies through
the merit badge program or high adventure activities stimulate
the intellectual capabilities of the Scout or Venturer. The
spiritual values imparted through the religious emblems
programs, Scout retreats and the ideals of Scouting contribute
to sound spiritual growth.
(from Scouting is Youth Ministry: The Vision of Youth Ministry
and Renewing the Vision)
Chaplain:
Rev. Nicholas Rachford
2711 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053-2252
Telephone: 440.282.7525
Fax: 440.282.9185
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