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.
Stay tuned for 2026!
Contact:
Andrés Prías
(941) 441-1122, prias@dioceseofvenice.org
Jim Gontis
(941) 486-4754, gontis@dioceseofvenice.org
Connie Kantor
(941) 626-2523, conniekantor@comcast.net
Note: April 15 DEADLINE for all award, emblems and patches that are to be distributed at the Awards Ceremony.
Youth & Young Adult Ministry Director
941-441-1122
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:
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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 |
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. You will find additional resources that correspond to these activities on FORMED, here.
