Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
The quarterly meeting for Grand Rapids Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Meeting at Cathedral Square, 360 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids MI
Thursday Aug 21st, 2025 7pm. All are welcome
Ad Altare Dei classes Please sign up by Oct 15th so we can have materials ready.
Classes will be held on Nov 1st & Dec 6th at Gerber Scout Reservation. 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
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
This workshop will provide an opportunity for members of all Faiths to join together to strengthen ties with the Scouting area. From the Catholic faith point of view, it develops and enhances the spiritual dimension of Scouting in the World Scout Movement. Hundreds of youth and adults have attended this workshop over the years.
The International Awareness Workshop also offers an excellent chance for participants to meet some or all of the requirements for earning the Religious Activity Award for the International Awareness in the Catholic Church for all ages (youth and adult) of the American Heritage Girls, BSA Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girl programs.
This is a great chance to meet priests, deacons, religious sisters and lay people who have been involved with missionary work, vocations, World Youth Day, and International Scouting events. Patches, pins, and medals will be available for purchase ($1-15 depending on age level earned).
Location: St. Isidore Catholic Church, in the gym
628 Diamond Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Cost: Children grades 1-5: $5
Adults and all other children: $15.
Bring fee to the workshop
Deadline to sign up is Nov 1st.
Sunday Nov 8th 2-5:30pm Workshop includes Mass so no early dismissals
All participants need to register in advance please. There will not be an option for walk-in registration.
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.