GSA Emblems
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God is LoveFor Girls grades K-1
God Is Love is the official religious recognition program of the Roman Catholic Church for children in grades K-1 who are enrolled in the Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, and other Catholic youth organizations. It is designed for 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 leader's guide is contained within the youth workbook.
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Family of GodFor Girls grades 2-3
Family of God is the official religious recognition program of the Roman Catholic Church for children in grades 2-3 who are enrolled in the Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, and other Catholic youth organizations. The program helps children discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their family and parish. The six chapters are titled: I Am Special to My Family, I Am Special to God’s Family, I Belong to My Family, I Belong to God’s Family, I Can Help My Family, I Can Help God’s Family. The leader's guide is contained within the youth workbook.
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I Live My FaithFor Girls grades 4-6
I Live My Faith is designed to help Girl Scouts and Camp Fire members, and girls in other Catholic organizations, grades 4-6, appreciate more deeply the place that God and religion occupy in their daily lives. The program is structured on the Catechism of the Catholic Church with the themes of: Belief, Sacraments, Catholic Christian Living, and Prayer. Each theme provides a variety of opportunities for young people to explore the Catholic faith including art, technology, research, drama, and prayer. The leader's guide is contained within the youth workbook.
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Mary, the First DiscipleFor Girls grades 7-10
Mary, The First Disciple, also called The Marian Medal, is written 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. A leader's guide, which contains the complete text of the youth book is available at an additional cost.
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Spirit AliveFor Girls grades 11-12
Spirit Alive is designed for Catholic youth in high school who are in grades 11-12 who are Girl Scouts or Horizon Club members of Camp Fire or other Catholic Youth. It assists them in discovering how the Holy Spirit moves in their lives, calling them to greater participation in the church's ministry. The four chapters cover The Holy Spirit Alive in Scripture, The Holy Spirit Alive in the Catholic Church, The Holy Spirit Alive in Prayer, and The Holy Spirit Alive in Your Life. Activities are an integral part of The Spirit Alive Program process. The activity in Chapter 4 is the service component of the process. One complimentary copy of the Leader’s Guide is included for every five youth books purchased.
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MissioFor Girls grades 11-12
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 the NFCYM.
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Four Corners
This emblem can be awarded after a girl scout has received the four National Religious Emblems: Family of God, I Live My Faith, Mary the First Disciple, and Spirit Alive.
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Catholic Church and GSUSA Patch
For ALL Girl Scouts
The requirements for this new patch help girls celebrate the relationship between the Catholic Church and Girl Scouting by encouraging them to explore the rich traditions of the Catholic faith and inspiring them to become stronger members of their Catholic community.
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Scout Day with the BishopJanuary 31, 2021 3:00pm
Resurrection Parish, New Albany
The Scout Day With the Bishop is the annual Flagship recognition event of each year. It is a 75 minute liturgy celebrated for the past ten years at Resurrection Church, New Albany, Ohio. The Printed Program for this event serves as the Annual Report to the Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus, for all Catholic Scouting emblems, religious activity patches, and Awards, earned by Catholic youth and adults, during the previous calendar year.
All paperwork and Nomination Forms for each calendar year must be received by the first Saturday in December of the respective calendar year. Each honoree and award recipient is greeted and congratulated by the Bishop during the liturgy and celebration. Each participant receives a commemorative patch for the Scout Day With the Bishop recognition liturgy.
Catholic CamporeeSeptember 24-26, 2021
St. Joseph, SomersetThe theme for this year’s camporee is “Living Your Christian Faith.” This activity will take place on the grounds of Somerset St. Joseph Church. Participants will explore the lives of the saints, play some awesome field games – Blitz and Frisbee, to mention a couple – perform a service project, enjoy delicious prepared food, listen to some great motivating presentations filled with faith and have opportunities to share thoughts and faith with one another. There are also opportunities to learn how to pray and worship, Reconciliation and Mass. The Camporee is one requirement for the Ad Altare Dei Emblem. Departure is by 10:00 am on Sunday morning. A day program is available for grades 1-5 on Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and the Closing Ceremony is after Mass.
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