This activity is recognized as a ministry because the Cub Scout Pack is sponsored by our church and because of the excellent instruction and life experiences youths receive in this program.  

Scouting has been a part of parish activities for many years. This ministry gives opportunities to adults as well as boys.  A committee of eight to 10 adult leaders keep the program interesting while teaching principles of the organization.  Twenty boys make up the Pack this year.  Leader Mike King explained that all boys are welcome, including both members and non-members of our parish.

Our Cub Pack meets on the third Thursday of each month.  All Dens are part of the Pack.  Dens meet the other Thursdays of the month.  First grade boys are part of the Tiger Den, while second graders are in the Wolf Den.  Third graders are in Webelo I and fourth graders in Webelo II Dens.  Cubs have to accomplish numerous requirements to be awarded achievement badges before crossing over to Boy Scouts.

The Cub Scout Ministry gives young boys the opportunity to learn principles of scouting that follow and reinforce life principles as taught in our faith.  In addition, scouting gives boys the chance to meet for social activities, to learn new things, and to do community service.  This year, our Cubs helped with trash clean-ups at Nixon Park, they learned about Canine Partners for Life, they regularly work to ensure the neat appearance around church property, and they will be caroling at the Friends Home come Christmas.

Mike spoke highly of the boys and the families in the Cub Scout Ministry, remarking how these young parishioners, their families, and their friends take time from their busy schedules for scouting, learning self-improvement, and becoming better citizens through participation.  Mike also acknowledged the great group of leaders working in the program, while giving up personal free time.  

If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, or in volunteering your time, please call Mike at (610) 444-5340.