Scouting programs provide youth with valuable life skills and leadership development through the lens of Catholic values. We support various scouting programs including, but not limited to, Scouting America (BSA), and American Heritage Girls, fostering a sense of duty to God and community.
Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
Catholic Scouting Mass and Recognition Luncheon with the Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida.
Our Lady of Light Parish
19680 Cypress View Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-7088
DEADLINE for all award, emblems and patches that are to be distributed at the Awards Ceremony is April 15, 2026.
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All youth and adults—Scouts or non-Scouts, Catholic or non-Catholic, male or female—are welcome to participate in the Religious Activities provided by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. Additional resources that correspond to these activities are available on FORMED, here.
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| Tenderheart God & My Family |
Explorer God & My Country |
Pioneer God & My Community |
Patriot Women of Integrity, 1 & 2 |
Patriot Women of Integrity, 3 & 4 |
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| Child of God Certificate | Mother Mary Award | The Boy Jesus |
| Grades K, 1 & 2 | Grades 1, 2 & 3 | Cub Scouts (Wolf) Grades 3 & 4 |
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 Yom HaShoah Memorial Pin2nd Year |
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 Kristallnacht Commeration Service Pin |
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 Our Lady AwardGrades 6, 7 & 8 |
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Director
941-441-1122
Director of Evangelization
941-486-4754
Scout Committee Coordinator
conniekantor@comcast.net
Scouts: To comply with BSA Youth Protection requirements, please copy your scout leader and/or parent(s) on all communications with Religious Emblems Counselors.
Manatee District:
Two Rivers District:
Connie Kantor conniekantor@comcast.net
Panther District:
Alligator District:
Alicia Ritter alicia.ritter@ymail.com
Bradley Ritter bradley.ritter@avemaria.edu or bradleyritter128@gmail.com
Adam Van Wart thomas.vanwart@avemaria.edu
Manatee District:
Two Rivers District:
Panther District:
Alligator District:
Queen of Rosary Award
St. John the Baptist
