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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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