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Ad Altare Dei and Pope 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

Tuesday December 9th

St. Joseph  7:00PM-9:00PM

121 E Maple Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Contact: Tony Steenkolk  scoutertonysteenkolk@gmail.com

Wednesday December 10th

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 7:00-9:00PM

McDonnell Hall

1123 Church Street, Glenview, IL. 60025

Contact: Dan Peterson   dan@cambusmoon.com

Thursday December 11th

St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr 6:30-8:30PM

Rooms 154,155,156

17500 S. 84th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60487

Contact: Deb Sitz  debsitz@aol.com

Friday December 12th

 Two Holy Martyrs

St. Symphorosa Hall 7:00-9:00 PM

6148 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL. 60638

Contact: Sharon Cisneros  sharkq@sbcglobal.net

 Monday December 15th

 St. Francis Xavier     7:00-9:00 PM

Joyce Hall -enter school, next to the gym)

145 N Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL. 60525

Contact: Tim Weithers sequassen4@aol.com


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-TBD


Save the Date:

George Dinner Sunday April 26, 2026, European Chalet


 

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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.