About the Emblem
The purpose of the Ad Altare Dei (to the altar of God) program is to help Catholic Youth of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in their faith community. The program is organized in chapters based on the seven Sacraments. The seven Sacraments are a primary means toward spiritual growth.

Program Objectives
  • The most important aspect of the program is that the Scout grows in his spiritual experience of his relationship to God and the church.

Eligibility
  • Scout must be registered in a Scouts BSA troop or crew and have been active in their scouting unit for at least 6 months.
  • Family must be registered with a Catholic Parish located in the Diocese of San Diego.
  • Scout must be an active Catholic.
  • Scout must be at least 13 years old and in the 7th grade and must be completed before the Scout is 18 years old.

Requirements
  • Scout MUST register with CCS BEFORE beginning program. Registration is now open!​​ 
  • This is not a family program. Scout must register to attend one of our AAD Retreats, either the Fall Retreat (October 12 and October 26) or the Spring Retreat  (March 7 and March 14), to earn the AAD Emblem. No walk-ins and class size is limited. Register early to get your choice of either the Fall or Spring Retreat.
  • Scout and parent MUST complete the CCS registration forms. These forms will be filled out the first day at check-in.
  • Each scout must have their own ADD workbook. Participant workbooks can be purchased at the scout store or online at scoutshop.org
  • Cost is approximately $6 per workbook. We do not want cost to be the reason for a scout not participating. Please contact CCS office if you are having financial hardships.
  • The use of a Catholic Bible is required for this program. Scout will need to bring a Catholic Bible to the retreat. 
  • Scout should be regularly participating in Sunday worship at their parish.
  • Scouts will have prerequisites that are due at the beginning of each class. List of prerequisites will be sent out in September to those that register. 
  • Scout must attend an AAD Emblem Board of Review either on March 28 or May 16, 2020.
  • Scout will receive their Ad Altare Dei emblem at our annual religious emblem ceremony in June.

Participant's Role
  • Attend all scheduled dates, actively share in group discussions and activities.
  • Complete all prerequisites before the beginning of each class.
  • Scout Spirit is encouraged and expected at all times.
2019-2020 AD Altare Dei Program IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN THE SUMMER FOR OUR 2020-21 SCHEDULE. THANK-YOU!

MUST be at least 13 years old and in the 7th grade by the start of the program.

This year, the ONLY option to earn the AAD Emblem is for the scout to attend one of our scheduled retreats.  
Scout will need to attend BOTH dates of either the Fall OR the Spring Retreat.

AAD Fall Emblems Retreat
​October 12 and October 26, 2019
8am - 6pm each day
$20 program fee
San Rafael Parish
17252 Bernardo Center Drive
​San Diego 92128

​*****LAST PROGRAM FOR OUR 2019-2020 Year!*****
*****REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 31, 2020*****
AAD Spring Emblems Retreat
March 7 and March 14, 2020
8am - 6pm each day
​$20 program fee
San Rafael Parish
17252 Bernardo Center Drive
​San Diego 92128

Need more info? Contact the CCS office at: catholicscouts@hotmail.com

Check payment should be mailed to:
Catholic Committee on Scouting or CCS
Attention Pam Dixon
P.O. Box 2923
Oceanside, CA 92051