We are proud to announce a new patch series called the ‘Footsteps of American Saints’.   The Footsteps of American Saints Activity program is a religious activity program that encourages youth to learn about several individuals that have shaped the landscape of Catholicism in America.  

This religious activity honors those men and women who led heroic lives of faith. Their words, their deeds, and their devotion to prayer and to the sacraments, inspire all American Catholics. In the church calendar for the United States, some have the rank of "Saint" and are venerated by the universal church. Some have the rank of "Blessed" and are venerated by the local church. Some have the rank of "Venerable" and, while on the way to becoming a "Saint", may be venerated by Catholics. Most of these men and women lived and worked in North America in what is now the United States. Some others never set foot in America, however they had a huge impact on the Catholic American landscape.   All of them sought to follow Jesus.

 

The goal of this activity is to share the lives of several Saints so that the youth might relate to what these people have done and maybe look to these individuals as role models.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will this activity begin? 

This activity will be available from the NCCS website starting June 2008.

 

Does it take long to complete each Saint activity? 

Each Saint activity takes less than an hour to complete.   These are great activities to work on with your family or scout unit.   Whether you focus on a few Saints or collect them all, you are sure to have fun learning about these remarkable individuals.

 

Can anyone work on these activities?

Absolutely.   The questions are focused on Saints and can be worked on by all youth and adults.

 

Is there a patch related to each Saint?

Yes…a 3-inch patch is available for each Saint activity (20 in all).   These patches were design by a very gifted American Artist…“Chip Travers”.

 

Which Saints will be available each year? 

This program will start out with five Saints and five new Saints will be added each January.  The chart below shows when each Saints will be available.  The Saints with memorials will be introduced first, then Saints with optional memorials next.

2008	2009
- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton - Saint John Neumann - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha - Saint Peter Claver - Saints Isaac Jogues	- Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton - Saint John Neumann - Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha - Saint Peter Claver - Saints Isaac Jogues - Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini - Blessed André Bessette - BlessedMother Marianne Cope - Saint Katharine Drexel - Blessed Damien of Molokai

2010	2011
- Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini - Blessed André Bessette - BlessedMother Marianne Cope - Saint Katharine Drexel - Blessed Damien of Molokai - Saint Isidore (the Farmer) - Blessed Junípero Serra - Blessed Carlos Rodriguez - Saint Camillus de Lellis - Saint Jane Frances de Chantal	- Saint Isidore (the Farmer) - Blessed Junípero Serra - Blessed Carlos Rodriguez - Saint Camillus de Lellis - Saint Jane Frances de Chantal - Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher - Saint Paul of the Cross - Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne - Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro - Our Lady of Guadalupe