Good Evening All Scouts.
Mr Ricco spoke to the Scouts last meeting about the BSA Modern Day Saints Emblem. This special patch can be earned by Scouts AND parents too! It is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Saints and grow deeper in our faith along side our children and Troop.
We chose Blessed Carlo Acutis as our first Saint because of the connection younger people can feel with this young man of awesome faith. He is a role model of the faith and someone we should strive to live as. We hope that Scouts and parents join us on this journey. There are specific questions to answer and activities to complete in order to earn the patch. This is optional and it is not a merit badge.
One of the activities includes supporting foreign missions (#5)- Scouts are encouraged to bring in a $5 donation to the meeting next week for this purpose. We are going to support Fr Joseph Harrison of St Clare in his mission to enhance his Church and community in Ghana, Africa. This will fulfill one activity, leaving 2 more of your choice. I will upload the document that outlines questions and activities.
We will determine a time, after the new year, to come together in discussion of this Modern Day Saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Below is a link dedicated to Carlo Acutis:
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/46048/who-was-carlo-acutis-a-cna-explainer
Troop 41 Boy Scouts of America 