Mission: 

Provide young men with an opportunity to not only challenge societal values that are contrary to the Gospel, but to embrace those values that are good for society. Young People today are correctly being told to “Just say No” to alcohol, smoking, drugs, etc. Our Troop provides an opportunity for these young people to “Say Yes!” to positive actions and behaviors.

It is our mission to recognize the good works and deeds that are performed by the scouts, teach them a variety of skills, including leadership, challenge their abilities, embrace diversity, and have a great time in the process.

Objectives:

• Establish and maintain a program schedule that includes at least one outing every month.
• Provide an environment that fosters scout stewardship and leadership to the community. Support SJF activities such as Blood Drives, SOS set up and grounds maintenance. Participate in the discernment and action phase of the “Speak Up” process at SJF.
• Make the twelfth point of the Scout Law, “A Scout is Reverent” an integral part of all of Troop 360 activities. Celebrate diversity and cultural differences as part of the core values of the unit.
• Provide quality adult leadership to the youth in the Troop.

Statement of Resource Needs: (Time, Talent, Treasure)

Resource needs include space for meetings, time for these meetings, and storage for Troop gear. Talent comes from the quality leadership we provide for the unit. The Troop is self-funded through our annual fundraiser and dues. There is a need for understanding and patience from SJF as the troop consists of 50 young men between the ages of 11 and 18. While teaching young boys to become young men, they sometimes revert!

Committing ourselves to personal spiritual growth and communal worship

The troop is committed to making spirituality a part of the program. Specifically, grace is said before all meals, “For the good of the House” discussions take place at each outing, and personal relationship with God is respected as an individual blessing.

Ministry with Community - Special Emphasis:

For 2004-2005, St. John Fisher Chapel Community wants to pay special attention to the Parish Pastoral Assembly Speak-Up Group recommendations. This will include the summaries of each of the nine topics and the PPA Survey results, which were  promulgated at Pentecost 2003.

May 2005 Plant-In photo album