The Faith Series examines traditions and teachings of the Catholic Faith. The activities in this series are listed below.
The goal of the activities in this series is to help young people and adults learn more about the traditions and teachings of the Catholic faith.
Eligibility
All young people and adults—Scouts or non-Scouts, Catholic or non-Catholic—can work on the activities in this series and earn a patch for each activity they complete. The activities in this series can be worked on individually or as a group.
Activity Requirements
Young people must fulfill the requirements for their grade level to complete this activity. Adults must fulfill the adult requirements to complete this activity.
Completion of the Activity
After a young person completes the requirements, a parent, guardian or Scout leader will review the Scout’s work to confirm accuracy and understanding. Then, the parent, guardian or Scout leader will order the patch from the NCCS Online Store. Detailed documentation of fulfillment of activity requirements does not need to be sent to NCCS.
Presentation of the Patch
Patches can be presented to those who earned them in a formal Awards Mass, Scout meeting, by family members, etc. The key is to make the presentation special, so young people understand why they have earned this patch. Also, the presentation should be done in a timely manner so young people are recognized shortly after completing the activity.
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“Amongst those various offices which have been exercised in the Church from the earliest times the chief place, according to the witness of tradition, is held by the function of those who, through their appointment to the dignity and responsibility of bishop, and in virtue consequently of the unbroken succession going back to the beginning, are regarded as transmitters of the apostolic line.” Catechism of the Catholic Church 1555
Watch recording of virtual lesson about Bishop, Shepherd of the Flock
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The word “corporal” is from Latin and translates “having to do with the body.” The corporal works of mercy are physical acts of kindness that one person does for another person, who is in need. In this activity you will learn how to put these works into practice.
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From the diary of a young Polish religious sister, a special devotion began spreading throughout the world in the 1930s. The message is nothing new, but is a reminder of what the Church has always taught through scripture and tradition: that God is merciful and forgiving and that we, too, must show mercy and forgiveness. But in the Divine Mercy Devotion, the message takes on a powerful new focus, calling people to a deeper understanding that God‘s love is unlimited and available to everyone — especially the greatest sinners.
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In addition to the Roman Catholic Church, there are 23 Eastern Catholic Churches which are in full communion with the Pope and the See of Rome. This program will provide a brief description of some of these Churches and help you understand how they may differ from and how they are united to Rome.
Watch recording of virtual lesson about Eastern Catholic Awareness.
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Eucharistic Adoration is when Jesus, in the form of the Consecrated Host, is placed inside the Monstrance in a clear window for us to see. It is a special time of prayer before the Eucharistic presence of Jesus. Adoration is showing that we know God is truly God, our Savior, and the creator of everything that exists and that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.
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When asked which is the greatest commandment, Jesus replied, “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” “And a second, you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37, 39) By learning more about each other, we are better able to love our neighbors.
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The Spiritual Works of Mercy have long been a part of the Christian tradition, appearing in the works of theologians and spiritual writers throughout history. Just as Jesus attended to the spiritual well-being of those he ministered to, these Spiritual Works of Mercy guide us to “help our neighbor in their spiritual needs” (USCCB).
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