Ad Altare Dei Pope Pius XII Religious Counselor

Ad Altare Dei & Pope Pius XII Religious Counselor Award Training Catholic Committee on Scouting Allentown Diocese Minsi Trails Council http: //www. adccos. org Bill Brodniak brodniak@oncallphoto. com 2017 1

ELIGIBILITY Youth Member Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award v v v A registered Boy Scout of Catholic faith 13 and 14 years old Completed 6 th grade before starting the program Active member of Troop for 6 months Application/Approval form signed v v A registered youth member (male or female) of the Boy Scouts of America of the Catholic faith. Has started ninth grade. Designed for age 16 -18 year old, but all registered Venturers (male or female before their 21 st birthday) and all registered Boy Scouts (in high school, before their 18 th birthday) are eligible. Application/Approval form signed 2

ELIGIBILITY Counselor Attributes Ad Altare Dei Award v v Be a registered member of BSA in good standing Be of the Catholic faith Sign and submit the Program Intent form to local CCo. S for approval prior to beginning Complete ALL Diocesan requirements for Youth Protection Clearances which include: v v v v Pope Pius XII Award Complete the Diocesan program “Protecting God’s Children” Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (5 years) Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certificate (5 years) FBI Criminal Background Fingerprint Check (5 years) Sign the "Sexual Abuse Policy" Acknowledgment Form Sign the "Code of Conduct" Acknowledgement Form Complete the Mandatory Reporting Training Completed BSA Youth Protection training http: //www. scouting. org/Training/Youth. Protection. aspx 3

ELIGIBILITY Counselor Attributes Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award INTERESTED v UNDERSTANDING v OPEN v FLEXIBLE AND CREATIVE v LIKEABLE v SENSE OF HUMOR v KNOWLEDGEABLE v COMMUNICATE v SPIRITUAL v SENSITIVE v OBSERVANT v 4

PURPOSE of the Program Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award v Help Catholic Scouts of the Roman Rite develop a fuller Christian way of life within the faith community v Help Catholic Scouts and Venturers develop a fuller Christian way of life within the faith community v Program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments which are a primary means toward spiritual growth v The program deals with different life choices (single, married, religious, ordained), occupations and ministries in the church as calls from God. v It includes youth led discussions on current issues facing the church and society, which are normally included as part of a Pius XII retreat or day of recollection 5

PROGRAM Requirements Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award v Group should be run using the Patrol Method v Use of a Catholic Bible is required v St. Joseph version of New American Bible used in program preparation v Ideal group size is 4 -12, but may be run with smaller groups v The program should be run by the candidates themselves, the adult serves as a facilitator v A number of interviews and an investigation of a controversial issues facing the church or society are integral to the program v Scout should be advancing in Scouting (not mandatory) v Regular participation in Sunday worship v All sections must be completed and signed off v Involved in formal religious education program v v All sections must be completed and signed off v Attend annual Catholic Scout Retreat Weekend (last weekend in April) A retreat experience, ideally centered on the Pius XII program itself and a ministries service project (Chapter 5) are required v Successfully complete AAD Board of Review v Program designed to be completed in 6 -8 months [start beginning of school year] v No changes permitted v Additional requirements may not be added v Successfully complete PP XII Board of Review Pope Pius XII BOR is made up of former Pope Pius XII recipients with adult leaders acting in an advisory and supervisory capacity v It is suggested that the group meet for 9 -12 sessions. As the youth are older, 2 hour sessions seem to work well, and flexibility is often required in scheduling sessions and interview feedback’s. v No changes permitted v Additional requirements may not be added 6

PROGRAM Goals Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award v v v Examine how the Catholic Faith parallels the Scouting program. Gain a better understanding of the sacraments and their meaning to the Catholic faith. Have an opportunity to share his faith and practice his religion among peers, while receiving guidance and feedback attuned to the ideals of Scouting. v v Examine how being a Christian affects his or her daily life in the real world. Be challenged to evaluate his or her personal talents and abilities in light of a possible choice of life state, occupation and ministry. Be challenged to discover how these life states, occupations and ministries help him or her become more active in the Catholic Christian faith community. Have an opportunity to share his or her faith and practice his or her religion among peers, while receiving guidance and feedback attuned to the ideals of Scouting. 7

BOARD OF REVIEW Ad Altare Dei Award Pope Pius XII Award 8

BOARD OF REVIEW Ad Altare Dei Award v v v v Pope Pius XII Award Does he have a better understanding of his/her Christian commitment? Has he/she learned to understand, support, and apply Christian principles to the problems of our day? Has he/she thought about his/her vocation in life: a vocation to the priesthood, religious life, marriage, or single life? How has his relationship with his Church grown? What is his attitude toward Scouting and the ideals of the program? How does his relationship between Scouting and the Church compare? Has the Scout grown in his understanding and living out of his faith? (faith growth) 9

AWARD PRESENTATION Ad Altare Dei Award Pope Pius XII Award v The religious emblem will be presented to the Scout at the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony held on the Sunday after Mother’s Day in May v The religious knot or device should be presented at a Troop Court of Honor 10

COUNSELOR’S ROLE Delivering the Program Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award v Use the AAD Counselor Guide v v Facilitate (keep moving and on track) the general discussions v v Review the chapters prior to meeting v v Anticipate questions or stumbling areas v v Hold regular meetings & schedule projects v v Use of a check-off worksheet helps keep track of progress v v Review progress of each chapter & sign off v v Use the PPXII Facilitator Guide Act as facilitator, not group leader Form the group Review the chapters prior to meeting Anticipate questions or stumbling areas Hold regular meetings & schedule projects Help the candidates focus on essential elements and important issues Use of a check-off worksheet helps keep track of progress 11

COUNSELOR’S ROLE Guiding the Youth Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award v Encourage greater participation of Catholic Scouts in the religious programs of the Church v Promote the Spiritual component of Scouting within the parish and unit. (A Scout is Reverent) v Help create an atmosphere conducive to the development of religious vocations. v Help the Scout experience Christ’s deep love for them as individuals (not dependent on their behavior) v Help the Scout go beyond the surface answers of childhood v v Encourage greater participation of Catholic Scouts/Venturers in the religious programs of the Church Promote the Spiritual component of Scouting within the parish and unit. (A Scout is Reverent) Help create an atmosphere conducive to the development of religious vocations. Provide guidance and assistance to non-Catholic members of the unit and in neighboring units, urging them to participate in the religious program of their own faith. 12

SCOUT/YOUTH Roles and Responsibilities Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award v Attend regular meetings. If Scout misses more than two meetings… v Attend regular meetings v As an older Scout/Venturer, the candidate is expected to actively share in group discussions and complete all interviews and activities. v Work through the AAD Scout Manual with Counselor using a Bible where appropriate v Stay on task and schedule v Make the program a priority v v Be prepared to share experiences at BOR v Attend Catholic Scout Retreat 13

PARENTS Roles and Responsibilities Pope Pius XII Award Ad Altare Dei Award v Support the Religious Emblems Counselor in her/his role v Support the Religious Emblems Counselor in his/her role v Support and encourage their youth’s participation in the program Make the program a priority v Support and encourage their youth’s participation in the program v Make the program a priority v 14

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Sections v Section 1: Introduction v v v Chapter 1: The Sacraments and Sacraments in Our Daily Life Section 2: The Sacraments of Initiation Section 3: Sacraments of Healing v Chapter 5: Reconciliation v Chapter 6: Anointing of the Sick v Chapter 2: Baptism Section 4: Sacraments of Service (Commitment) v Chapter 3: Confirmation v Chapter 7: Holy Orders v Chapter 4: Eucharist v Chapter 8: Marriage v 15

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Chapter Make-Up A. Life Experiences v Focus on experiences within the life of the Scout and begins to examine them B. Activity v Interrelate Sacraments with life experience and faith knowledge C. Faith Response v Application and summary – experiences leading to growth of faith Scoutmaster sign-off v Scout keeping the SM up-to-date on his personal growth – more than one chapter at a time is permitted v No changes permitted v Additional requirements may not be added v Puzzles – don’t allow Scouts to skip ahead – they are part of the chapter material v 16

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Open “The Good Book” v Internet sites with Scripture passages for the day – sometimes with reflections www. dailygospel. org (Daily Gospel) v www. ewtn. com (Global Catholic Network) v www. usccb. org (United State Conference of Catholic Bishops) v www. wau. org (The Word Among Us) v v Understand the structure of the Bible and where to find passages. Exodus 20: 1 -17 Book Chapter Verses 17

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Chapter 1: Sacraments and Sacramentals in Our Daily Life Goal: recognize the signs of faith and their importance Question: What is a Sacrament and why should it be important to me? A. Life Experience Scouting symbols & signs Common life symbols & signs Symbols of our Christian life Sacraments: celebrating / encountering Jesus through symbols and words Sacraments originated with Jesus’ words and actions B. Sacramentals Objects: pictures, statues. . Actions: genuflections. . Places: Rome. . Practices: Retreats. . C. Faith Response Homilies – tough to complete, you may want to read Gospel at end of meeting then remind them to make a note or two about homily Scoutmaster minutes – skits 18

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Sacraments of Initiation: Ch 2 -Baptism, Ch 3 -Confirmation, & Ch 4 -Eucharist Goal: Baptism is the start of his life in Christ and a covenant of union with God Chapter 2. Baptism Question: How does Baptism relate to my daily life? v What does it mean to be initiated into a group? v v Scouts’ expectations and responsibilities Christians’ expectations and responsibilities Scout discovers that many of the responsibilities accepted at Baptism are fulfilled in Scouting v Signs and symbols – Water v Hebrews cross Jordan river Crossing desert (death – sin) into promised land (life) v v Death: Noah’s flood, Pharaoh’s army, typhoon Life: Water from rock, rain for crops, drink Is your Faith in God an active part of your daily life – visible to others as a guiding light. v Bible practice v [C] Prayer Service (pg 16, Counselor’s Guide) v 19

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Sacraments of Initiation: Ch 2 -Baptism, Ch 3 -Confirmation, & Ch 4 -Eucharist Goal: Discover the role of the Holy Spirit in his daily Christian life Chapter 3. Confirmation First Class Scout Confirmed Catholic Take leadership role – teach younger Scouts Skills – give a good example - Live the Scout Spirit Take leadership role teach others about Christ – give good example Live the Christian Spirit Question: What is the Spirit? How should the Spirit affect our daily life? v Confirmation: sign of one’s total v B 4: Find an Eagle Scout – important openness to the Spirit of God – it’s witness! action through his life v Service Project: Scout lists gifts and v Examine: talents – use these to help others – v The presence, power, effect of team and Scouting spirit not meant to be overburdening, but v Spirit in the early Church not busy work. v Power of the Holy Spirit within the Church v [C 2] Prayer Service (pg 20, and their daily lives Counselor’s Guide) v 20

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Sacraments of Initiation: Ch 2 -Baptism, Ch 3 -Confirmation, & Ch 4 -Eucharist Goal: Explore how Eucharist unites Christian past, strengthens him for present and future Chapter 4. Eucharist Questions: How does the Eucharist give me strength? Do you feel it is easy to follow Christ? To live as He would want you to do? v Do not focus on Mass – focus on sacrificial meal v v v ‘family’ gatherings Last Supper B 1 - Feeding Miracles: not extraordinary occurrences, ordinary occurrences that became extraordinary v Experience different Eucharist or meal settings v They have the power within themselves to make the Eucharist meal more enjoyable, meaningful, and personal v 21

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Sacraments of Healing: Ch 5 -Reconciliation & Ch 6 -Anointing of the Sick Goal: Grow in understanding of God’s unconditional love Chapter 5. Reconciliation Questions: Counselor's guide pg 28 v Need to present positive view of Sacrament v Sin: no such thing as a private sin – not just God vs Me – all sin effects my personal attitude towards others v v Forgiveness in our lives: v v How does it compare to the Bible stories of ‘the Good Thief’ or ‘the Prodigal Son’ Reconciliation (penance) – of a nature to promote healing and change (reform) in the sinner B 4: Private discussion with Counselor v Prayer Service: celebration of God’s forgiving nature v 22

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Sacraments of Healing: Ch 5 -Reconciliation & Ch 6 -Anointing of the Sick Goal: Grow in understanding the Church’s ministry to the sick, and the Christian attitude toward suffering and illness Chapter 6. Anointing of the Sick Questions: Why do you think God permits sickness & injury? How do we as a Faith community experience this Sacrament? v Example: v v Scout reflects on sickness and injury. How did Jesus minister to sick? v v v Attend healing service, an anointing of the sick Assumes the presence of a praying community All Sacraments are Community Events Service project: one month helping others – should be some personal interaction 23

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Sacraments of Service (Commitment): Ch 7 -Holy Orders and Ch 8 -Marriage Goal: How ordination helps individuals grow in holiness and witness God’s love Chapter 7. Holy Orders v v Examine: v v Scout Slogan, “Do a Good Turn Daily, ” and someone who lives it Call, selection, and mission of apostles Interview a bishop, priest, or deacon (scheduling very important!) v v v Could do as a group Suggest that questions are prepared prior to meeting Serra Club can provide contacts with seminarians 24

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Ad Altare Dei Award Sacraments of Service (Commitment): Ch 7 -Holy Orders and Ch 8 -Marriage Goal: Investigate how marriage helps spouses to grow in holiness to witness Christ’s love, through each other and family Chapter 8. Marriage v Scout Example: v v Concept of teamwork Biblical foundations of marriage Interview married couple (parents) v Attend a Catholic Wedding v St Paul frequently parallels relationships of husband wife to relationship between Christ and His Church v 25

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award v First chapter is directed toward building group trust v Chapters 2 thru 5 use a combination of lived experiences and guided discoveries to examine various calls v Chapter 6 starts with a guided discovery v Chapter 7 is strictly an application exercise 27

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award Chapter 1 – "In the Beginning” Goal: To examine the individual’s I have chosen to associate with, and to explain the implications of those choices Create a group environment for sharing v Examine how relationships of respect, trust, and friendship come into play in everything v Open (or reopen) trusting relationship with the Church v Remember your task is to facilitate not lead or control v Ice Breaker needed for first session to build trust among PPXII group v Rules for discussions: v v Any and all views are valid – no ridiculing Treat each other with respect You will need to start the first exercise with explaining your choices 28

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award Chapter 2 – "God and You” Goal: To explore what it means to be called by God through the Sacraments of Initiation, and how these calls continue to affect my life v How do we as individuals discern God’s calls v Analyze the various ways to communicate v Discuss “Personal Space” and how it fills a need v Break to discover the ‘who, how, where, when, and why’ of God communicating in the Bible – use ‘Facilitators Guide’ Appendix B as resource v Break to discover ancient uses of oil 29

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award Chapter 3 – ”Life Choices” Goal: To examine and discover various “life states” to which God may be calling me v Panel Discussion v To discuss life states and commitments v Composed of two vowed individuals, three promised, and one confirmed single v Scheduling this event is paramount to be done early! v Focus on Commitments and Relationships 30

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award Chapter 4 – ” 9 to 5” Goal: To examine various professions or occupations, and seek to discover the ones to which God may be calling me v Consider how you spend your time v Complete list of gifts and talents for themselves and each other – distribute v Split session with a Definitive Break/Split v Discuss gifts and talents others see in you v Hold 2 Personal Interviews regarding occupations v What occupations for you? 31

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award Chapter 5 – ”Here I Am” Goal: To examine various ministries, and seek to discover ones to which God might be calling me What does it mean to ‘live out our baptismal call? ’ v Is all “service” really ministry? v Why am I performing the ministry? For God, for self, for others? v Service Project v v v Design and conduct a service project that best utilizes the Scout’s gifts and talents Can be individual or group Should be of some benefit to the Church, society, or the general community Should be unique to this program No specific number of hours required v Report on project – to the group v v v What they did and Why they did it What gifts or talents they used in the project How did they feel about doing the project What benefit they got out of it Did they discover or learn anything through the project 32

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award Chapter 6 – ”A Melting Pot” Goal: To examine the Church’s definition of vocation and how it and God’s call intertwine in an individual’s daily life through life state, occupation and ministry v What do you feel a priest, religious, and laity is? v Why does the Catholic Church need them? v Why the shortage? v Reflect and Analyze the various roles, needs, and requirements for all contributors to our faith 33

PROGRAM STRUCTURE Pope Pius XII Award Chapter 7 – ”Putting it All Together” Goal: To aid the participants in a realization that our faith and call from God affect our daily life and how our daily life affects our faith and call from God v Each participant is to select a serious issue currently faced by the church or society v Research pros and cons, Church’s stance and report back to group v Attend a Day of Recollection/Retreat 34

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CATHOLIC SCOUT RESOURCES Ad Altare Dei Award Pope Pius XII Award National Catholic Committee on Scouting http: //www. nccs-bsa. org 36

CATHOLIC SCOUT RESOURCES Ad Altare Dei Award Pope Pius XII Award Allentown Diocese http: //www. allentowndiocese. org 37

CATHOLIC SCOUT RESOURCES Ad Altare Dei Award Pope Pius XII Award Minsi Trails Catholic Committee on Scouting http: //www. adccos. org 38

CATHOLIC SCOUT RESOURCES Ad Altare Dei Award P. R. A. Y. http: //www. praypub. org Pope Pius XII Award 39

Pope Pius XII Award Congratulations! ____________ has completed the Pope Pius XII Award Counselor Training March 19, 2017 ________________ Catholic Committee on Scouting Allentown Diocese

Ad Altare Dei Award Congratulations! ____________ has completed the Ad Altare Dei Award Counselor Training March 19, 2017 ________________ Catholic Committee on Scouting Allentown Diocese