St. Alexander Church at 300 S Cornell, Villa Park, IL 60181 US - Boy Scout and Cub Scout Catholic medal programs

Boy Scout and Cub Scout Catholic medal programs

About the Emblem

The purpose is to help the Cub Scout develop a personal relationship with Jesus. With the parents' active assistance and participation in this program, it is hoped that the Cub will come to see Jesus as a real person and his friend.

Program Objectives

To support the role of the parents as the primary catechists of their children.

To have the Scout identify Jesus as a real person and as his friend.

To foster early family religious involvement.

To be a stepping stone toward Parvuli Dei and the other religious emblems, when the parents are involved.

To serve as a catalyst to draw the parents into a deeper involvement with the church, through the child.

Eligibility

Registered 6 and 7 year old (Tiger or Wolf) Cub Scout of Catholic Faith.

About the Emblem

The purpose is to help the Cub Scout develop a personal relationship with Jesus. With the parents' active assistance and participation in this program, it is hoped that the Cub will come to see Jesus as a real person and his friend.

Program Objectives

To support the role of the parents as the primary catechists of their children.
To have the Scout identify Jesus as a real person and as his friend.
To foster early family religious involvement.
To be a stepping stone toward Parvuli Dei and the other religious emblems, when the parents are involved.
To serve as a catalyst to draw the parents into a deeper involvement with the church, through the child.

Eligibility

Registered 6 and 7 year old (Tiger or Wolf) Cub Scout of Catholic Faith.

About the Emblem

The purpose of the Parvuli Dei (Children of God) emblem is to help young boys explore a wide range of activities in order to discover the presence of God in their daily lives as members of their families and parishes, and also to develop a good, positive self-image through the contributions they can make to the group or community.

Program Objectives

To help the Scout of his age develop an awareness of God's love for each one of His special, unique created beings.
To help the Scout become aware and understand his identity as an important member of his family, his community, and as a member of the Family of God.
To continue to develop an awareness as members of the parish and the Body of Christ.
To aid the Scout in his awareness of the responsibilities that grow out of God's love for us.

Eligibility

Registered 8 to 10 year old (Bear or Webelos) of Catholic Faith.

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