GSUSA Recognitions
The God Is Love program is designed for use with students who are in kindergarten or first grade. The program helps students discover an appreciation that God created, cares for, and loves us all.
The workbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish.
Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form.pdf
The purpose of the Family of God program is to invite children in second and third grade to explore a wide range of activities that help them discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of a family and a parish.
Parents work with their child on the activity choices described in the Family of God Children's Workbook. Workbooks are bilingual and each chapter has objectives that describe dimensions of children's lives within the family setting and within the Catholic community, or "God's family."
The workbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish.
Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form.pdf
The purpose of the I Live My Faith program is to enable children in grades four to six to become more aware of the place that God and religion hold in daily life.
The program and its projects focus on developing self-awareness and potential as an ever growing human person, as an involved member of the troop or group, as a responsible member of the family, as a searching and growing member of the community of faith, and as a participating citizen of a nation, neighborhood, city or town.
Parents or other adult advisors work with the children on the activity choices described in the I Live My Faith Project Book.
The workbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish. Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form.pdf
The purpose of the Mary, the First Disciple program is for young Catholics in grades six to eight to learn more about Mary and more about themselves.
The four chapters in the program book offer young people an opportunity to learn about the Blessed Virgin Mary and gain insights into their relationship with God, Mary and the saints, their families, friends, and the world around them.
An adult moderator approved by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting helps guide the students throughout the program. Training for adult moderators is held regularly by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Contact the Office for Catechesis for the diocese for details.
The Marian Medal Project Book and Leader's Guide can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. You can also order the Youth Update supplements referenced in the project book from NFCYM.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by the parish.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by a board of review organized by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form.pdf
The purpose of the Spirit Alive program is to help young Catholics in grades nine to twelve grow in awareness of the Holy Spirit in their lives by inviting participants to accept the Holy Spirit's call to transform our world with the life and truth of Jesus.
An adult moderator approved by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting helps guide the students throughout the program. Training for adult moderators is held regularly by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Contact the Office for Catechesis for the diocese for details.
The Spirit Alive program book and Mentor Handbook can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by a board of review organized by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form.pdf
Missio is the newest Recognition program from the National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts and Campfire USA. Missio 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 Societies in the United States and National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
An adult moderator approved by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting helps guide the students throughout the program. Training for adult moderators is held regularly by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Contact the Office for Catechesis for the diocese for details.
Books can be ordered directly from the publisher, the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.
The award package is ordered from the Catholic Committee on Scouting after certification by a board of review organized by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Download the order form: religious_awards_order_form.pdf