Augusta Scouts from Troops 631 and 603 joined with Cub Scout Packs 684 and 603 on Feb. 6 at St. Mary’s Church in Augusta as part of the annual celebration of Scout Sunday.
Scouts joined parish leaders in distributing bulletins to parishioners, assisting with the offering, Altar Service, and recited both the Scout Oath and Law for the assembled congregation.
Fr. John Skehan officiated, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec Valley District of Scouting.
“Not every family attends the same church, but every Scout is taught to respect the religious freedom we enjoy in the United States. Our Scouts, today — on Scout Sunday, participated in this Catholic Mass and through this experience learned to appreciate the Catholic Faith,” said Scout leader Jeff Morton. “St. Mary’s Church and Father John opened their doors and hearts to our Scouts. We were welcomed, allowed to participate, and learned so that our scouts can better understand their community and its religious culture. Diversity, and tolerance are fostered through understanding and respect — this is what Scouting teaches.”
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