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St.
Mary Scout is a member of the Scout Movement that
provides five Challenging programs for young people ages
5-26.
St.
Mary Scout currently operates nearly 14 individual
groups in church.
Mission:
To
contribute to the development of young people in
achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and
Spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible
citizens and as members of their local, national and
International communities through the application of our
Principles and Practices.
Principles:
Scouting
is based on three broad principles, which represent its
fundamental beliefs. These include:
Duty
to God: Defined as, Adherence to spiritual principles,
loyalty to the religion that expresses them And
acceptance of the duties resulting therefrom.
Duty
to Others: Defined as, Loyalty to one's country in
harmony with the promotion of local, national And
international peace, understanding and cooperation, and
Participation in the development of society, With
recognition and respect for the dignity of one's fellow
being and for the integrity of the natural world.
Duty
to Self: Defined as, Responsibility for the development
of oneself. This is in harmony with the Educational
purpose of the Scout Movement whose aim is to assist
young people in the full development of their
potentials.
Practices
and Methods:
We
define Scouting Practices as a system of progressive
self-education including:
A
promise and law,
Learning
by doing,
Membership
in small groups,
Progressive
and stimulating programs,
Commitment
to the values of doing one's best, contributing to the
community,
respecting
and caring for others, Contributing as a family member,
Use
of outdoor activities as a key learning resource
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