Scout Events

Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Day of Recollection

Saturday October 25, 2025 8:45 am– 3:00 pm

Slovenian Catholic Mission/ St. Mary’s Seminary, 14252 Main Street, Lemont, IL. 60439

Sign up here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/october-25-2025-ad-altare-deipope-pius-xii-day-of-recollection

Deadline for applications for Pope Paul VI Unit Excellence Award, November 15,2025

For more information: Unit Awards – NCCS-BSA

Deadline for applications for St. George emblem, November 15,2025

Application can be filled out online at the following links:

Pope Paul VI Unit Excellence award: Pope Saint Paul VI National Catholic Unit Excellence Award

St George Emblem: Application Form 

2025 Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII Boards of Review-Times are TBD

Tuesday December 9^th                    St. Joseph Libertyville

Wednesday December 10^th            Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glenview

Thursday December 11^th                St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr, Tinley Park

Friday December 12^th                      St. Symphorosa, Chicago

Save the Date:

Cathedral, Religious Emblems Ceremony February 1, 2026

2026 St. George Trek Application-Due October 31, 2025.

The Catholic Committee on Scouting is taking applications for the next St. George Trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron New Mexico, scheduled for July 1-18, 2026.  Applications are due October 31, 2025. Contact Deb Sitz with any questions. debsitz@aol.com

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Adult Events

Religious Emblems Counselor and Facilitator Training 

• Sept 15^th 6:30-8:30 pm via zoom. Please contact Nancy Kleiber nankleiber76@gmail.com to register.

Save the Date:

George Dinner Sunday April 26, 2026, European Chalet

The Bridge Newsletter

The Bridge Newsletter – Winter 2023

The Bridge Newsletter – Fall 2022

Bridge Final Print Fall 2021

NCCS The Bridge Newsletter – Winter 2020 Edition

Bridge 2020 Spring Edition

Procedure for Ordering Awards

To order the Cub Scout emblems, Parvuli Dei, or the Light of Christ award, please contact the Office of Lifelong Formation, and allow three weeks for order processing, and delivery. Please allow additional time where possible, when ordering for Blue & Gold Events in February and March.

Please refer to the 2025 Religious Emblems Ordering Information Price list attachment for ordering information.