About Joliet Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting
Our Mission
The Joliet Catholic Diocese Committee on Scouting (JDCCS) gives guidance, direction, leadership, and vitality in the spiritual phase of scouting to all Catholic scouts and scouters in the diocese, whether in parish-supported units or units unaffiliated with a Catholic organizations.
The Committee serves Catholic Scouts in all scouting groups, including:
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American Heritage Girls
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Boy Scouts of America/Cub Scouts
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Camp Fire USA
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Girl Scouts USA,
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Other Catholic Youth Groups
The Committee is dedicated to promoting 'Duty to God' at each level of Scouting. Members serve under the authority of the Diocese of Joliet Office of Christian Formation. We are affiliated with the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, (NCCS), an advisory to the Boy Scouts of America, and associated with the National Catholic Committee on Girl Scouts and Camp Fire, (NCCGSCF), and the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, (NFCYM).
Our goals and objectives are:
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to promote and assist in the spiritual development programs for Catholic Leaders
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to promote Scouting as a viable youth ministry
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to promote religious emblems, religious recognitions and activities
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to provide spiritual enrichment for Scouts through campouts, days of recollection, and other activities and to coordinate fiocesan scouting events and activities
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to provide training for religious recognition advisors
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to make national Catholic Scouting services and materials available in the diocese and act as a liaison
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to honor scouting units and individuals who have contributed to our efforts on a diocesan and national level
Throughout the year we also provide training for Religious Recognitions Advisers and provide scholarships for the St. George trek at Philmont. We are able to accomplish these events with the help of many dedicated leaders who donate their time and energy to provide quality programs.
Our Meetings
The JDCCS meets every month either virtually or in-person. We are always looking for volunteer scouters from all Scouting Councils and organizations to help on the following subcommittees:
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Events (help organize or volunteer at events)
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Training for Advisors (hold training sessions, help in vetting and mentoring advisors)
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Communications & Outreach (help with graphic design, website updates and content creation for our communication efforts)
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Secretary (Produce minutes from our meetings)
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Youth Protection (help monitor and assist in communicating with our advisors and leaders to keep them up-to-date with diocesan youth protection guidelines)
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Fundraising (help us solicit funds from other Catholic or community groups)
The 2023 meeting schedule is provided below. All are welcome to attend a meeting. However, to avoid miscommunication, please contact us to confirm the time and place of the meeting you would like to attend.
JDCCS 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
Monday, February 19 Virtual
Monday, March 18 Virtual
Monday, April 15 Virtual
Monday, May 20 Blanchette Center
Monday, September 16 Blanchette Center
Monday, October 21 Virtual
Monday, November 18 Virtual
Monday, December 16 Blanchette Center
Our Awards
Our committee regularly receives the National Catholic Committee on Scouting Quality Diocese Award. This award recognizes those dioceses who promote and sustain a quality Catholic Scouting program. The Joliet Diocese has won this award every year since 2009.
