Diocese of Oakland Catholic Scouting

Catholic Scouts
in the Oakland Diocese

"A scout is reverent."

As part of a comprehensive program of youth ministry, the Church offers a variety of religious experiences to young people in scouting!

Coordinated on the diocesan level by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, scouts of Catholic-faith in the Oakland Diocese have the opportunity to:

Earn Scout Religious Awards by completing activities centered around their faith.
Attend an Annual Retreat with other scouts.
Attend a diocesan-wide "Celebration of Scouting" liturgy.
Camp with their scout group at a campsite at the Diocesan Youth Retreat Center.

Scouts may have the opportunity in their local parishes to attend "Scout Sunday" celebrations, perform service projects, or participate in a variety of scout group sponsored events.

To explore these activities, see the "Whats New" section on this page and check out the links to other pages on this website!

THE CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING

The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, in cooperation with the local scout councils, facilitates programs for scouts of Catholic faith. The Committee is under the support of the Diocesan Department of CYO and Catholic Scouts, and is under the guidance of the Diocesan Scout Chaplain, Father Larry D'Anjou. There are representatives on the committee from both girl scout and boy scout organizations.

The committee meets 5 times during the school year. Interested adults are invited to attend.

Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting Contacts

Cathryn Oliver Brown, Co-Chair

Richard Hulsmann, Co Chair

Rev. Larry D'Anjou, Diocesan Scout Chaplain

Bill Ford, Director, CYO and Catholic Scouts

Grace House, Administrative Assistant

SCOUT COUNCILS IN THE OAKLAND DIOCESE

For more information email:
Oakland Diocese Catholic Scouts

Oakland Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting
2121 Harrison Street, Oakland CA 94612
510-893-5154

Calendar of Events

2010–2011 Calendar of Events

What's New!

2010-2011 SCOUT CALENDAR OF EVENTS is Announced

The Calendar of Events for Catholic Scouting for the 2010 and 2011 school year has been announced. The events include religous awards offered to scouts, retreats for all ages and the "Celebration of Scouting." See the Calendar for more details.

SCOUT AWARD COUNSELOR TRAINING

The annual Scout Religious Award Counselor Training has been announced. The training will be on Saturday, September 18 at St. Anne parish, Union City, starting at 9:00 a.m. The training is to certifiy adult counselors to help young people earn scout religious awards.

Scout Religious Award Counselor Training Informaiton

SCOUT RETREAT-O-REE
Scout Campout and Youth Retreat in One Weekend!

The annual Scout Retreat-O-Ree will be on October 8, 9 and 10 at Camp Rancho Los Mochos, Livermore. Fun activities are centered around the scouts' faith and includes a great weekend of camping at Los Mochos!

Scout Retreat-O-Ree Information
and Permission Form

"CAMP ROMANOAK"
Camping at the Diocesan
Youth Retreat Center

Want to find a great spot close to home to go camping with your scout unit, have a great day activity, or make your awards ceremony or Court of Honor special? The Oakland Diocese has a camping and day activity site available for scout units at the Diocesan Youth Retreat Center in Lafayette, including 5 campsites with tables, barbecue pit, campfire ring with seating and a stage, access to the reteat center swimming pool.
For more information see the Camp Site Page on this website.

100th ANNIVERSARY JAMBOREE MASS!

A special Mass was celebrated at the 100th Anniversary Scout Jamboree at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 18. Over 300 scouts and leaders attended. Celebrant was Fr. Jerry Kennedy, Catholic Community of Pleasanton, with Music Ministers Jon Manongdo and musicians from St. Joseph, Fremont.

View Photos from the Jamboree Mass

Jamboree Scout Photo