Welcome to Catholic Scouting
the Diocese of Charleston!
Entrance Procession at the Bishop's Mass at the 12th Annual Catholic Camporee. Camp Barstow, SC.
The hiking nuns with +PADRE and immediate past National Chairman John Halloran and past National Chaplain Father Stephen Salvador — with Padre and Teresa Gunter. Philmont, NM 2013.
Important Dates
February 9, 2025
Scout Sunday
local parishes
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15th Annual Scout Convocation
St. Joseph, Columbia
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July 13-18, 2025
Bishop England Trek
Sailing Adventure
Clark's Hill / Lake Thurmond
Leader's Guide / Application
September 26-28, 2025
20th Annual
Catholic Camporee
Announcements
Latest Issue of the NCCS Newsletter: The Bridge (Summer 2022)
National Catholic Commitee on Scouting (NCCS) announces
new Electronic Version of the Ad Altare Dei Youth manual (e-ADD).
Learn about it on the NCCS home page (here!)
Interested in becoming a Counselor for Catholic Religious Emblems?
We Offer "virtual" training:
Please email Tiffany Craig, Religious Emblems Counselor Trainer for information.
Press Room
February 11, 2021
Rev. Matthew Gray Named Vocations Director of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
February 1, 2017
Statement from NCCS George Sparks and
Fr. Smith on recent BSA announcement
July 27, 2015
New BSA Resolution affirms right of Chartered Organization to select adult leaders based on its religious principles.
July 1, 2015
GS USA - MOU
Girl Scouts USA & Bishop Gugliemone sign Memoranda of Understanding
Articles from The Catholic Miscellany
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Scout plans non-profit to help immigrants (April 15, 2020)
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Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says (February 19, 2020)
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Father Gray brings a kindred spirit as new Vicar of Vocations (Jul 3, 2019)
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Trek inspires Scouts to ponder their call (July 19, 2018)
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A WWII veteran is wrapped in a Quilt of Valor (Jun 25, 2018)
Mission and Purpose
The Mission of the Diocese of Charleston Catholic Committee on Scouting (DoCCCS) is to give guidance, vitality and leadership in the spiritual phase of Scouting to all Catholic Scouts and Scouters of the Diocese of Charleston. The purpose of the DoCCCS is to promote the constructive use of the program of the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts USA, and the American Heritage Girls as a viable form of youth ministry for the Catholic youth of our diocese among its clergy, youth ministers, and directors of religious education.
The committee advises Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and American Heritage Girls, and seeks to sustain and strengthen the relationship between the local BSA councils, the local GS council, and the local AHG organization with the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Charleston.
The DoCCCS will monitor and provide qualified counselors to administer the Catholic Religious Emblems Program. The Committee will ensure the nomination of Catholic Adult Religious Awards annually within the diocese. The DoCCCS will also actively promote the Religious Emblems Program to all Scouts and Scouters of other faith traditions within the diocese.
Volunteer and Contribute
The DoCCCS needs you to participate in our programs to help make them successful. Come join our committee. We need a minimum of one scout leader from each Boy Scout, Girl Scout or American Heritage Girls unit on our committee so we can communicate effectively. We welcome everyone. If you cannot make the meetings but you still want to be on the committee to help out on activities or counsel scouts through the various religious programs then send us an email. We will be glad to add you to our email distribution list and use your help from time to time.
If you would like to be a part of this youth ministry we could use your help on the committee of your choice. You do not have to have any Scouting background to serve on the committee, just a desire to help our youth grow in their faith. Find out more information on our committee as well as instructions for contributing to this Scouting ministry.
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this page updated 29 January 2025