COMMUNITY LIFE COMMISSION

CL-1 Marriage, Parenthood, Family Ministry
CL-2 M.O.M.S. Ministry (Moms of Mary Seat)
CL-3 C.C.W. Ministry (Council of Catholic Women)
CL-4 Girl Scouts Ministry
CL-5 Boy Scout Ministry
CL-6 Ministries to Men


CL-4
Ministry Profile
 
 
GIRL SCOUTS MINISTRY
 
I. MISSION STATEMENT (brief statement of purpose)

 
The MISSION of the GIRL SCOUTS MINISTRY is to guide girls in building character, learning skills, developing a social conscience as citizens plus fostering in them commitment to service, parish and community volunteerism and leadership development.
 
II. GOAL (“end-product” …desired outcome for those to whom this ministry is directed)
 
The GOAL of the GIRL SCOUTS MINISTRY is for girls to widen their horizons, develop a positive self-image, a conviction of personal potential, as well as life-long friendships and values that embrace a Catholic world-view.
 
III.     OBJECTIVES (corollaries, strategies, priorities flowing from mission and goal)
1. Enhancing the character, self-confidence, and skills of those in the scouting program.
2. Promoting parental involvement to help assure quality programs for the scouts.
3. Developing effective strategies for recruiting girl scouts, parents and leaders.
4. Providing quality leadership through thoughtful selection of leaders and through adequate leadership training.
5. Identifying service opportunities with the parish and wider community and to participate in the planning and execution of same.
6. Pursuing fund raising for the scouting units within the guidelines of Girl Scouts and the parish.
 
IV. SERVICES (programs, actions, projects)
1. Establishing grade-level troop groups to build community, to participate in cooperative learning experiences, and to complete Girl Scouts program projects and activities.
2. Extensive recruiting of members AND parents, especially focusing on the first week of school in the Fall.
3. Participating in Chicago-area opportunities for girls to learn new skills and broaden their awareness of citizenship responsibilities.
4. Providing opportunities for girls to earn special religious awards.
5. Participating in Girl Scout-approved fund-raising activities.
6. Training girls and volunteers in leadership skills.

 


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