1c Duty to God Pilgrimage;
Duty to God Pilgrimage at Philmont Training Center
Money should not be a reason why a Scout cannot attend our pilgrimage. Funds raised from the sale, 100%, of these items on this website will go toward Scout Scholarships for those needing help. Or help defray the cost of the trip. All items have benn donated to this effort from many veteran scouters.
The purpose of the Duty To God Pilgrimage is to:
- Provide a larger than life experience for our Scouts/Scouters. All the while working on religious medals/awards or activities
- Interact with Christian Scouts of Japan in sharing cultures
- Explore stories of God At Work In Our Lives that illustrate HIS presence in our lives
- Hear the stories of Saints, their struggles, the perseverance to continue they had despite setbacks, and
- Realize that each of us are on our own individual Faith Journeys by having meaningful discussions with Christians of other faiths.
Scouts and Scouters of all Christian faiths are encouraged to participate in our Duty To God Pilgrimage. The program is hosted by the Philmont Training Center in July.
The Training Center program includes a mid-week trip to the following sites:
- San Miguel Mission (oldest church in America): You will see the 400 year old foundation. They’ll even let you ring the bell.
- Loretto Chapel and the “Miraculous Staircase”: The chapel was built without a staircase,their money had run out. Therefore, they prayed for help and a stranger shows up to complete it. He then leaves without being paid. But wait, that’s not the end of the story!
- Church at Chimayo: A spiritual oasis with a quaint adobe chapel. Pilgrims visit from around the world to visit.
- Bandolier National Monument Cliff Dwellings: A discussion of the first Native American Saint. Thus, you will leave with a great illustration of Indian culture.
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