Criteria for Selection of Candidates for the
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Emblem
   

Aims and Purposes:  

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award was created by the Department of Education, USCCB in 1980 to recognize the significant contributions of persons serving the spiritual needs of Catholic members in organizations serving girls.  It is offered in the Diocese of Scranton by the Office of Parish Ministries/Youth and Young Adults.  It is intended to recognize notable contributions to this field of Youth Ministry.  

Candidate Qualifications:  

The kind of person sought as a recipient of a national adult recognition should be one of excellent character and exemplary in every way.  

Recipients need not be Girl Scout members, although membership is preferred.  However, the recipient must be active in a Girl Scout organization and/or their parish Religious Education/Youth Ministry program.  

Recipients should be exemplary Catholics, with the support of the parish community and respective pastors.  

Suggested Guidelines: (candidate must meet 4 of the following 7 guidelines.  Please use an additional sheet to explain the following. ) 

The Nominee:

1.       has given a minimum of three (3) years active service to youth as an adult

2.       participates in activities which contribute to the spiritual development of Catholic members of national organizations serving girls, e.g. retreat weekends, days of reflection, Girl Scout/Camp Fire Sunday services, etc.

3.       promotes the religious recognition programs available to Catholic members in the Diocese and/or serves as a counselor.

4.       participated actively in adult spiritual motivation days.

5.       is responsible for Catholic members fulfilling their responsibility to Mass while camping.

6.       encourages the true spirit of ecumenism (the inclusion of all faiths) as well as parochial responsibility and Catholic leadership within the girl’s organization.

7.       contributes other service to the parish and community.  

Preliminary Requirements:  

The adult who is recommended must be of good character and an exemplary Catholic.  She/he must have a long term service in Girl Scouting and/or their parish Youth Ministry Program (minimum of 3 years).  

The application form must be signed by the adult’s parish priest and be submitted to the Diocesan Scout Office no later than 1 month prior to the Annual Scouting Awards Liturgy.  Upon reception of all applications, selection will take place.