Adult Recognition

Baton Rouge Diocesan
Catholic Committee on Scouting

Adult Recognition

St. George Adult Recognition (NCCS/BSA)

The St. George Adult Recognition is the NCCS recognition for Adult (Boy) Scouters that is awarded at the diocesan level. Scouters are nominated by their peers and a committee is formed to assess the merits of those nominated. The number of St. George Recognitions a diocese committee can award each year is limited to a formula based on the number of Catholic units in the diocese. recipients of the St. George Recognition are eligible to also receive the BSA Adult Religious knot.

The national requirements for the St. George Adult Recognition can be found on the NCCS website.

The Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal (NCCGSCF/GSUSA/CFUSA)

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton recognition was inaugurated in 1980 to recognize the meritorious contributions of adults who serve Catholic youth through Girl Scouts and Camp Fire. This medal affirms the work of those who help youth develop their spiritual lives within the context of these organizations. It will ordinarily be received before the St. Anne Medal is earned, but is not a requirement for receiving the St. Anne Medal. Click here for the nomination form.

The Saint Anne Medal (NCCGSCF/GSUSA/CFUSA)

The St. Anne Medal is the highest national recognition for adults who serve Catholic youth through Girl Scouts and Camp Fire. The recognition was inaugurated in 1957 and redesigned in 1980. The purposes of the St. Anne recognition are:

to honor the outstanding services of adults who contribute to the spiritual development of Catholic young people in these organizations
to further Catholic adult leadership in youth ministry through these national youth-serving organizations.

Click here for the nomination form.

Diocesan Adult Recognition - The Bronze Pelican

The Bronze Pelican is the highest award that the Diocesan Catholic Committee can present to Catholic and non-Catholic men and women to recognize their efforts in contributing directly to the spiritual nourishment of Catholic boys and girls in the Scouting movement..

The Pelican has been used as a liturgical symbol since the early days of Christianity. It denotes the tender care of the young by the parent and of the Church. As such it is an appropriate symbol for those who give of themselves to the development of boys and girls in their formation a Christian leaders.

Remember that Diocesan adult recognition recipients are not eligible to receive the BSA Adult Religious knot.

Adult Recognition Process

Application due to committee:

February 15th, 2008 and address to send to:

CCOS

11814 Coursey Blvd.

P.M.B. 422

Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Ceremony information:

Spring of 2008 (TBD)

For more information contact:

Adult Recognition Chair: Kathy Gora - kgora@cox.net

Baton Rouge Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting