St. John Bosco Patch
St. John Bosco was an Italian priest of the 19th century canonized by
Pope Pius X on July 21, 1907. He followed a plan in working among boys
that was fundamentally the same as the present Boy Scout program.
The Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Committee on Scouting approved the establishment
of this Award on October 31, 2005. Requirements for this Award follow,
along with the application for the Award, which may be reproduced locally.
PURPOSE:
The St. John Bosco Award is a religious recognition awarded by the Phoenix
Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting. There are two different awards
that may be earned. A Cub Scout, Brownie, or a Junior Girl Scout can earn
the first Award. A Boy Scout or Girl Scout can earn the second award.
The Award encourages the Scout to discover the relationship between the
values learned in Scouting and his or her Religion. This program is particularly
intended to allow the “new Scout” an opportunity to immediately
start working on a program that will enhance his religious education and
to make him or her aware of the tie between Scouting and the Church. It
will also serve as a reminder to the Parish that a tie does exist between
Scouting and the faith development / youth ministry of the Catholic Church.
ELIGIBILITY:
The St. John Bosco Award is designed for the Cub Scouts, Brownies, Junior
Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of the Catholic Faith; however,
if a non-Catholic youth Scout desires to participate in this program,
he/she may do so with the written permission of his/her parents or guardian.
PRESENTATION:
Presentation of this Award will be done at the discretion of the individual
Unit, so long as it is done with the due respect it deserves. Divine Liturgy,
such as a Scout Sunday Mass, is preferred. Pack Meetings, Courts of Honor,
or Blue and Gold banquets may be substituted, but are not recommended.
HOW WORN:
The Award is a patch with a loop depicting St. John Bosco. A blue and
yellow colored patch is for the younger Scouts, and the red and green
colored patch is for the older Scouts. It shall be worn as to not interfere
with the placement of any National authorized emblems. There is no "knot"
to represent this Award.
FORMS:
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