Catholic scouts

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Hello, I wonder if you can advice about this…I have 2 daughters and I would like them to join the Scouts ( as I did ) . I live in the U.K. so the situation is quite different from my country when there is a Scout Catholic organization…
The problem is that there are no catholic units near where I live. I contacted several units and there is one - which has the same ethos and values of catholic scautism -nice leaders and group; however is Protestant and is hosted by a local protestant Church. The leaders are members of the Church , occasionally the scouts attends/ helps the services; however scouts in U.K. is not linked to religions so I was offered a place for my kids ; however I am not sure…what do you think?
 
I think it’s a great idea that they join the scout group, but do they have to attend the church services? That I’m not sure if I would want my kids to do that. Maybe. Most of all, you should really catechize the kids very well, particularly about our liturgy and how it is different from there service. I wonder if the fact that those kids don’t understand the eucharist in the way we do would lead to confusion and be damaging to your children’s faith.

In any event, they cannot receive protestant communion, or the Lord’s supper, breaking of bread. That would be wrong.
 
thank you both for replying so quickly. I was explained that scouts in UK are not linked to religion so anyone can join any unit and they told me catholics are welcome. I have to say that this group seems quite nice ; great values and hence great teaching via scout principles . I am encouraged by your experience Cecilia perhaps the solution is to join this unit while also join the national catholic scout fellowship
 
I am wondering if you know that the equivalent to Scouts for girls in the UK is Guides. See their website girlguiding.org.uk.

Scouts are predominately boys, but the Scout Association started letting girls join some years ago as their numbers were shrinking.

Guiding is all female, as the argument is that girls can relax more in an all girl environment, and also they can have leadership roles.

Guiding is inclusive, and in fact recent changes in wording means that God is no longer mentioned in the Promise They just promise to be true to their beliefs.

So a basic thing for you to decide is whether you want a co-ed setup. As I say, go to girlguiding.org.uk for more information.
 
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I would think a church affiliated group would be okay. Are you sure that attending their services is something they have to do, or just something the group does. My son is in a troop in a different parish and he never attends the scout activities that are a part of their Mass, because he goes with us, and we have our own responsibilities. No one seems to mind.
 
Thanks for the reply much appreciated , probably it is the same in this troop. I think is just me worrying too much. Anyway I will try and see.
 
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