The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Committee on Scouting works with Catholic Scouts, Scouters, and Scouting units within the Archdiocese. We work to strengthen the faith of those in the Scouting program by offering educational activities, fellowship events, and opportunities for evangelization. We believe that all Scouts should live the 12th point of the Scout Law: A Scout is Reverent. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia covers the City of Philadelphia, and the Counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery. Our Boy Scout councils include the the Chester County Council, the Cradle of Liberty Council, and the Washington Crossing Council. "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 | "Scouting programs seek to instill the importance of duty to God and to country, and groups chartered through the Catholic Church witness to the faith while continuing to provide an opportunity to involve youth in the life of the local parish." Donald Cardinal Weurl, Archbishop of Washington |
What's Happening
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2021 Catholic Scout Mass – Saturday, 4/10/21, Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul, Philadelphia
2021 Catholic Scout Mass – Saturday, 4/10/21, Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul, Philadelphia
Posted Sep 23, 2020, 4:24 PM by John Thomas -
2021 Philadelphia Catholic Scouting Retreat
Saturday 3/21/21 - details to follow
Posted Sep 23, 2020, 4:23 PM by John Thomas -
Date changed for Scout Mass - April 18, 2020
The Archdiocesan Scout Mass and awards presentation at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, 2020, due to Cathedral availability. The Scout ...
Posted Jan 24, 2020, 8:23 AM by John Thomas -
Philadelphia Catholic Scout Retreat - March 7, 2020
Please help us spread the word regarding the APCCS Scout Retreat to be held March 7th . Please distribute & post on Council/District/Unit Calendars. This will be our first ...
Posted Jan 10, 2020, 10:39 AM by John Thomas -
Catholic Charter Organizational Representatives - New Training
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting has developed a new online training module to supplement your Boy Scouts of America's Charter Organizational Representative (COR) training. Our focus is not ...
Posted Oct 10, 2019, 6:12 AM by John Thomas