Youth Ministry
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More Information Coming Soon!
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Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting:
Scouting is Youth Ministry
Scout Sunday 2025 will be held on February 2 at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica. Join the scout procession at the noon mass in the beautiful Basilica, home of our Diocese!
If you have any questions regarding the Catholic Scouting questions, please contact:
Committee Chair – Frank Valdez – [email protected]
Chaplain – Deacon Mike Sigur – [email protected]
It is important to understand that Religious Emblems are not merely awards for completing a set of requirements. Instead, they recognize a young person’s growth in faith and how they live out their Catholic faith. The goal of each Religious Emblem program is to provide an age-appropriate structure where Scouts can grow in faith and apply what they learn to their everyday life.
CUB SCOUTS
To begin the program, purchase the appropriate book at the Hearn Scout Shop or online and work with your parents to complete.
Light of Christ – Designed for 6- or 7-year-old Cub Scouts
Pavuli Dei – Designed for 8- to 10-year-old Cub Scouts
Please have completed application from the workbook turned into the Diocese of Beaumont c/o Yeiko Perez 710 Archie St., Beaumont, TX 77701 or scanned to Frank Valdez – [email protected] with “Catholic Scout Awards” in the subject line by December 31.
BOY SCOUTS
To begin the program, purchase the appropriate book from the Hearn Scout Shop or online and acquire appropriate signatures. Also please fill out the registration form, here and contact Frank Valdez, [email protected]. DCCS Counselor and Scout group required retreat.
Ad Altare Dei - Designed for a 13 to 14-year-old Scout who is Roman Catholic and who is registered in a BSA Troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship
Pope Pius XII - Designed for any young person 15 years of age or older who is registered in a BSA Troop, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship
To purchase Religious Emblem Manuals online, click the following link: https://nccsshop.org/product-category/remanuals/
Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts can earn the Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII award by attending classes at St. Anne Parish Hall. Please bring workbook with approval signatures. Classes for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XII starts on January 3, 2025 at 9am. Both classes should be completed by 5pm on Sunday January 5, 2025.
All awards, Cub and Boy Scouts, will be presented at noon mass on Scout Sunday February 2, 2025 at St Anthony Cathedral Basilica in Beaumont.
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The Moore Scholarship Fund is permanently endowed through a gift from Miss Alouisia Moore in memory of deceased members of her family. Criteria for the scholarship include:- Applicant must be Catholic
- Applicant must be active in the Church (preference will be given to those who have demonstrated involvement in their parish through active participation and service in parish organizations / ministries.)
- Applicant must show financial need
- Applicant must show an ability to complete their degree program(s)
- Applicant must be a 2025 high school graduate
Applications for three Moore Scholarship awards are being accepted by the Office of Family, Marriage and Youth Ministry through April 18, 2025. Three $8,000 scholarships will be presented in June to graduates who plan to further their education in college, vocational or technical schools. These scholarships will be awarded at the annual Diocesan Youth Convention.
Recipients must register as full-time students with a minimum 12-hour load per semester and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Recipients receive $1,000.00 per semester provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements.
The fund is administered through the Office of Family, Marriage and Youth Ministry.
Click To Download The Moore Scholarship Application (PDF)
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Diocesan Youth Events
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QUEST is an annual diocesan retreat for high-school youth held at Holy Family Retreat Center in Beaumont. The QUEST Retreat is led by youth and brings youth together for a great weekend focused on prayer, worship, Adoration, music, and fellowship!
Please contact youth parish youth minister for more information.
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WHAT IS THE DIOCESE OF BEAUMONT YOUTH CONFERENCE?
Our annual conference is an exciting, four-day experience of prayer, community and evangelization sponsored by the Office of Family, Marriage and Youth Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont held every June. The schedule includes liturgy and prayer, general sessions, breakout sessions, and special activities including a talent show, awards and other activities. The general sessions and breakouts are designed to address a wide variety of topics impacting the faith of Catholic youth and adults, alike.
The Diocesan Youth Conference, or “DYC” for short, is open to all high school-aged Catholic teenagers (currently entering 9th grade to the recent high school graduates) and their parish adult leaders/chaperones/clergy who wish to come together to discover the richness of their Catholic faith alongside hundreds of their peers from across the Diocese of Beaumont. All attendees must be pre-registered with their parish.
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Please contact your parish youth minister for more information.
HOW TO REGISTER?
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Since 1983 the Diocese of Beaumont has offered its Summer Camp to youth from throughout Southeast Texas & beyond! Each summer, campers spend a week encountering Jesus Christ in the beauty of His creation. Hiking, swimming, canoeing, field games, arts & crafts, daily prayer, daily mass, delicious food and endless fun await returning and first time campers alike, this summer!
If you’re looking to make new friends and memories that last a lifetime, consider this your personal invitation to join us in July 2025 for Summer Camp!
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