Archdiocese of Santa Fe - Catholic Committee on Scouting


Archdiocese of Santa Fe Youth Retreat

The annual retreats for youth in Girl Scouts USA, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, American Heritage Girls and Campfire for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will reinforce each child’s faith, as nurtured by their respective scouting program. We will grow in our Catholic Christian beliefs by listening, sharing, praying, singing, and playing.


The day’s activities are designed to jump start a scout’s endeavors in working toward one of the awards in their level.


The retreats will be held at the following location:


Albuquerque
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church        
9502 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114             
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM;
Registration begins at 8:30 AM
Mass starts at 9:00 AM             

The following awards will be worked on at the retreat and applicable books can be purchased for cash/check at the retreat:


Girl Scouts/AHG Workbook
Pathfinders/Tenderhearts & Daisies (K-1)      God Is Love
Pathfinders/Tenderhearts & Daisies (K-1)      Child of God*
Tenderhearts & Brownies (2-3) Family of God
Tenderhearts & Brownies (2-3) Ave Maria*
Explorers & Juniors (4-6) I Live My Faith
Pioneers & Cadettes (7-10) Marian
Patriots, Seniors
& Ambassadors (9-12)
The Spirit Alive

Scouts BSA Workbook
Lion Cubs/Cub Scouts (K-1) God Is Love
Tiger Cubs/Cub Scouts (1-2) Light of Christ
Cub/Webelos Scouts (3-5) Parvuli Dei
Scouts BSA (6-age 18) Ad Altare Dei
Scouts BSA or Varsity/Venture (9-age 21)      Pope Pius XII

Scouts will learn more about their Catholic Faith with a day full of activities tailored for their respective scouting program. We will grow in our Catholic Christian beliefs by listening, sharing, praying, singing, and playing. The day’s activities are designed to jump start a scout’s endeavors in working toward the religious award for their rank. We will also complete a Rosary and a Saint Patch. Youth not working on emblems can attend a Chaplain’s Aid Session.


A $10.00 fee is requested for each youth or adult that are attending training, and $3.00 for each parent who attends the retreat. Emblem sessions are in the afternoon and patch work will be in the morning. Feel free to attend all or part of the day, however the registration fees are the same for a whole or partial day.


Scouts BSA will work with counselors. Parents will be working with American Heritage Girls, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts throughout their award program. These parents are strongly encouraged to stay for the retreat. Lunch will be provided. Registered youth will receive a retreat patch. Books for each award will be available for purchase at the retreat, pre-ordering is recommended to insure that there are enough books.


*Child of God and Ave Maria books are available to download from the CCOS Website


There will also be training for Scouts BSA Chaplain’s Aide along with Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII religious emblems counselor training.


Child of God Workbook (Kindergarten - 1st Grade)

Ave Maria Workbook (2nd - 3rd Grade)


For more information, contact:

Bridget O’Rourke bco67@yahoo.com or 505-504-6492