Faith.
Family.
Adventure.
Catholic Scouting is Youth Ministry
Scouting brings faith to life for young people through adventure, service, and leadership—all rooted in Catholic values.
What is Catholic Scouting?
Catholic Scouting helps young people grow in faith, leadership, and service through adventure. Rooted in Catholic values, Scouting brings faith to life while strengthening families, parishes, and communities.
Faith integrated into everyday experiences
Strong family and parish community
Leadership through adventure
Service to others and community
Cub Scouts
(Grades K–5)
Fun, hands-on activities that introduce faith, friendship, character development, and discovery. Scouts learn through games, service projects, outdoor experiences, and family involvement.
Scouts BSA
(Ages 11–17)
A youth-led program focused on leadership, outdoor adventure, service, and deeper faith formation. Scouts develop confidence, responsibility, and a commitment to living their values.
Strengthening Parish Youth Ministry
Catholic Scouting works alongside existing parish and school faith formation efforts, creating additional opportunities for youth and families to grow together in faith.
Engage more youth and families
Build a stronger faith community
Develop young leaders
Connect faith with action
Start or Join a Catholic Scouting Unit
Bringing Scouting to a parish or school creates a lasting impact on young people, families, and the faith community. Whether you’re interested in joining an existing unit or starting a new one, we’re here to help.
The Catholic Scouting Fund
“Verso l’Alto” — To the Heights
Inspired by Pier Giorgio Frassati, the Catholic Scouting Fund helps remove financial barriers and build sustainable, faith-filled Scouting programs.
- Covering first-year Scout fees
- Fund Leader Training
- Provide Program Supplies
- Offer Camp Scholarships
- Strengthen Parish-Based Scouting
Help Catholic Scouts Reach the Heights
Start a unit. Join a unit. Support the mission.
Pier Giorgio Frassati
"Verso l’Alto"
Building character, leadership, and adventure for youth across Arizona.
QUESTIONS ABOUT CATHOLIC SCOUTING?
Email: chris.bosn@scoutingaz.org
Phone: (602) 955-7747 ext. 257
Location: 9060 E Via Linda, Suite 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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