Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
This is to celebrate with our scouts and scouters at this yearly mass. Bishop Walkowiak will be attending mass with us. After mass there is a Recognition Award Ceremony at the Cathedral Square building. We will be recognizing those who have earned religious emblems, the rank of Eagle Scout, and those who have helped to contribute to further Catholic Scouting in the past year.
Sunday Feb 1st, 2026 Mass at 10am
There is no cost for this event, but donations are always welcomed.
To help us plan, please fill out the below RSVP so we know approximately how many to expect. We will send you an email reminder so you don't forget!!
The quarterly meeting for Grand Rapids Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Meeting at Cathedral Square, 360 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids MI
7pm. All are welcome
The dates for this class are Jan 17 & Feb 14th, 2026. These are two full day classes (9am-4pm) and there is homework inbetween classes.
This is the older scout emblem. You do not have to have any other emblems to take this.
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. *
Because of the program only scouts who are 9th grade to age 20 (Venture Scouts) are eligible to attend.
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. Please sign up by Sept 6th, 2025.
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.