Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Ad Altare Dei classes Please sign up by Oct 10th so we can have materials ready.
Classes will be held Oct 24th & Dec 5th in Alto MI. This is a newer format for this class as it will be two full days (9am-4pm) with homework to be done between the classes.
Eligibility * Registered Venture Crew Members and BSA Scouts of Catholic Faith. * Designed for age 13-14 year old, but all registered Venturers (male or female before their 18th birthday) and all registered BSA Scouts (in middle school, and have the rank of First Class before their 18th birthday) are eligible.
Cost is your book which may be purchased at the scout shop (approx $5-7) - Limited Space - 10 Scouts Max
There is a $15 cost for lunch/snacks at both classes.
This course is intended for Scouts and Venturers to work on and complete the Ad Altare Dei religious emblem. In order to complete this program, the Scout must participate in all class dates and complete a Board of Review. For any questions please contact the Catholic Committee on Scouting at info.grccscouting@gmail.com
Pope Piux XII classes Please sign up by Jan 5th so we can get the materials ready.
Classes will be held Jan 17th and Feb 14th, 2026, two full day classes set a month apart. There is homework to be done between the classes.
About the Emblem * Pope Pius XII is Catholic Scouting's church-related ministries and vocation program.
* The program deals with different life choices (single, married, religious, ordained), occupations and ministries in the church as calls from God. *
It includes youth led discussions on current issues facing the church and society, which are normally included as part of a Pius XII retreat or day of recollection.
Eligibility * Registered Venture Crew Members and BSA Scouts of Catholic Faith. * Designed for age 15-16 year old, but all registered Venturers (male or female before their 21st birthday) and all registered BSA Scouts (in high school, before their 18th birthday) are eligible.
The Pope Pius XII Participant manual is required and will be provided the first day of class (approx $5-7), or may be purchased as a download (you must have a printed copy for class) from:
https://www.nccs-bsa.org/store/product-category/workbooks/
- Limited Space - 10 Scouts Max. There is a $15 cost for lunch/snacks at both classes.
This course is intended for Scouts and Venturers to work on and complete the Pope Pius XII religious emblem. In order to complete this program, the Scout must participate in all class dates and complete a Board of Review. For any questions please contact the Catholic Committee on Scouting at info.grccscouting@gmail.com
The quarterly meeting for Grand Rapids Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Meeting at Cathedral Square, 360 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids MI
Thursday November 19, 2026 7pm. All are welcome
Learn more about the Rosary Series
The Rosary Series focuses on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary and how to pray the Rosary. This series has five activities: Pray the Rosary; Joyful Mysteries; Luminous Mysteries; Sorrowful Mysteries; and Glorious Mysteries. A patch can be earned for completion of each activity.
The goal of each activity in this series is to provide an opportunity for young people and adults to learn more about their faith.
Eligibility
All young people and adults—Scouts or non-Scouts, Catholic or non-Catholic—can work on the activities in this series and earn a patch for each activity they complete. The activities in this series can be worked on individually or as a group.
Activity Requirements
Young people must fulfill the requirements for their grade level to complete this activity. Adults must fulfill the adult requirements to complete this activity.
Completion of the Activity
After a young person completes the requirements, a parent, guardian or Scout leader will review the Scout’s work to confirm accuracy and understanding. Then, the parent, guardian or Scout leader will order the patch from the NCCS Online Store. Detailed documentation of fulfillment of activity requirements does not need to be sent to NCCS.
Presentation of the Patch
Patches can be presented to those who earned them in a formal Awards Mass, Scout meeting, by family members, etc. The key is to make the presentation special, so young people understand why they have earned this patch. Also, the presentation should be done in a timely manner so young people are recognized shortly after completing the activity.
Choose an activity below to see more information about each activity.
Pray the Rosary
Patches can be presented to those who earned them in a formal Awards Mass, Scout meeting, by family members, etc. The key is to make the presentation special, so young people understand why they have earned this patch. Also, the presentation should be done in a timely manner so young people are recognized shortly after completing the activity.
GRCCS has patches available for purchase, please contact us to see what we have available.
Information on how to earn this Religious Activity Patch
Did you know that the Joyful Mysteries help us learn more about Mary beginning when the angel Gabriel appeared to her at her home in Nazareth and continues through the Bible stories of when Jesus was found in the Temple. Did you know that the Joyful Mysteries are said on Monday and Saturday?
Did you know that Pope St. John Paul II introduced the Luminous Mysteries in 2002, as part of his Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae? These Mysteries are also called the Mysteries of Light and help us learn more about the Public Ministry of Christ. These mysteries are said on Thursday.
Remembering Christ’s passion and death is very powerful – especially for our young people. Finding the Bible verses that tell the story help us understand God’s love for us. Did you know that the Sorrowful Mysteries are said on Tuesday and Friday, as well as all days during Lent?
Did you know that the Glorious Mysteries take us from the Resurrection of Jesus until Mary is crowned in Heaven. The Glorious Mysteries also include the feast of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit descends on the Apostles. The Glorious Mysteries are said on Wednesday and Sunday.
These classes are set up for Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls who would like to earn their older religious emblems.
Classes will be held TBD. This will depend on the interest for each class.
Eligibility * Registered Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls of Catholic Faith. * Designed for grades 7-12.
Cost is your book which will be ordered for the first class - Limited Space - 10 Scouts Max per class
Marian Medal - The Mary, the First Disciple program is designed for young Catholics, grades 7-10, to enable them to "proclaim the greatness of the Lord.” This is accomplished by actively involving the participants in an understanding of Mary as a model of openness and spirituality—a woman of the church. Through various projects, discussions, and liturgical celebrations over a period of months, the participants are provided with a unique opportunity to develop new insights into their personalities, friends, parents, and the world around them.
The Spirit Alive - The Spirit Alive program is designed for Catholic youth in high school (grades 9-12) who are in the senior level of Scouting. It assists them in discovering how the Holy Spirit moves in their lives, calling them to greater participation in the church’s ministry.
Missio - The Missio program is designed for students in grades 11-12. The program invites young people to explore discipleship and their own religious identity. Missio was jointly created by the Pontifical Mission Society in the United States and the NFCYM.
This course is intended for Scouts to work on and complete these emblems. For any questions please contact the Catholic Committee on Scouting at info.grccscouting@gmail.com
If you are interested in earning a Catholic Religious Emblem please contact us at the below link.
Some classes are only held every other year, but we will notify you of when to expect it to start.