My husband was an Eagle Scout, which I guess is a big deal, at least amongst Scouting folks. A year or so was all my brother lasted, while I was a Campfire Girl (Bluebird to be exact) for about the same duration.
My little guy just started and officially became a Tiger Scout at the investiture ceremony today at St. Agnes. Father Erickson did a very nice job and said the whole goal of scouting was to become a saint. Eagle scout - good; saint - infinitely better.
A saint that can tie a double overhand knot -- bestest of all.
Anybody want to buy some popcorn?
5 comments:
Wow! Father Ericson's versatile. Stamping out crazy church and inspiring scouts.
Nan:
Father Erickson was pinch hitting for Father Ubel, who was in St. Louis. I never knew that scouting actually had a Catholic investiture ceremony...it was short but very nice. Father told the boys to go home and consider if God is calling them to the priesthood. Nice to hear a priest talk about it.
Father Erickson is great. He was the first priest I encountered at the Cathedral, and made it safe.
i thought scouts for for males only, isn't that two women on the altar?
Anon:
Den mothers. When my hushand was in Scouts, there were very FEW men who were involved and most dens had den mothers, not fathers. In fact, my MIL was a den mother (and my FIL was an assistant Scout Master). Our scout group likes to encourage dads to participate so the scouts have a male role model.
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