Religious Emblems
A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. The Boy Scouts of America has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. The various religious groups administer the programs. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets.
Troop 505 is chartered to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
*Please contact troop leaders if there is a need to verify award-recipient claims of current or former Troop 505 Scouts.*
Youth Emblems
Ad Altare Dei
The following Troop 505 alumni have also earned the Ad Altare Dei emblem, but in some cases, we're not sure exactly when. If you know (or if you are aware of others not listed here), please contact the webmaster!
1957
Tom Dolhonde
Richard Herrod
Robert James
ca. 1950's
William Beirne
Albert Clay
John Connor
Kevin Connor
Myron Steves
ca. 1960's
John Beirne
Brian Bordelon
Bruce Clay
James Delmore
John Halick
Branson Hunter
Mike Keller
Rodney Ledet
Tommy Monahan
Manuel Munoz
Philip Putz
Mike Regan
Dennis Sullivan
Michael Toomey
Jerry Willrich
ca. 1980's
Jason Spence
The purpose of the Ad Altare Dei (to the altar of God) program is to help Catholic Youth of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community. The program is organized in chapters based on the seven sacraments. The seven Sacraments are a primary means toward spiritual growth.
(Click the image to the left for more information on this award.)
The following Troop 505 Scouts have earned the Ad Altare Dei emblem:
1991
Kevin Mitchell
Russell Thoede
1992
David Baxter
Jeffrey Schultz
1995
Taylor Sherman
Clark Smith
2000
Christopher Gilliard
Joseph Halbach
Michael Pavlick
William Simpson
2002
Christopher Gilliard
Joseph Halbach
Michael Pavlick
William Simpson
2003
James Debo
Chris Dismuke
Cameron Maher
Bradley McCaslin
Max Ryan
2004
Juan Adams
Andrew Clark *
Teddy Crane
John Halbach
Liam Taylor
Nathan Watkins *
Christian Wolz
* not pictured
2007
Daniel Campodonico
Michael Flatter
Audley Heath
Andy Holm
Trevor Lauten
2008
Matthew Richards
2009
Addison Snelling
John Taylor
John Joseph Watson
Reed Williford
2010
P.J. C.
Luke D.
Joseph D.
Trace M.
Gunther S.
Patrick S.
Matthew T.
2012
Brandon A.
Jack G.
Colin F.
John M.
Michael R.
Brian S.
2013
Kenneth Swanson
2015
William Ascher Dylan Fitzgibbon Thomas Grannen John Groff Arik Hollerbach Mark Hwu Alex Lopez Trey McClure Mark Richards Grant Stringer
2016
Reed P. Anders S.
2018
Edgar C. Daniel C. Darren J. Charles O. Jack S.
2019
John A. Michael D.
2020
Oscar C. Alexander M. Mark O. Enrique O.
Pope Pius XII
Pope Pius XII is Catholic Scouting's church-related ministries and vocation program.
The program deals with different life choices (single, married, religious, ordained), occupations and ministries in the church as calls from God..
It includes youth led discussions on current issues facing the church and society, which are normally included as part of a Pius XII retreat or day of recollection.
(Click the image to the left for more information on this award.)
The following Troop 505 Scouts have earned the Pope Pius XII emblem:
1990
Danny Fuller
Jason Spence
Dennis Vargo
1993
Kevin Mitchell
2003
John Pavlick
Alan Walters
2005
Bradley McCaslin
Michael Pavlick
Erich Wolz
2007
Chris Dismuke
John Halbach
William Simpson
Christian Wolz
2009
Michael Flatter
2011
Matthew Richards
John Taylor
Reed Williford
2013
P.J. C.
Joseph D.
Patrick S.
Matthew T.
2015
Colin Fitzgibbon Christian Groff John Morgan Michael Richards Brian Swanson Kenneth Swanson
2017
William Ascher Dylan Fitzgibbon Arik Hollerbach Daniil Hwu Alex Lopez Trey McClure Mark Richards Matthew Schnitzer John Groff
2020
Edgar C. Michael D. David O.
Other Youth Emblems
There are of course many other religious emblems programs available. These programs have been developed by the various religious groups to encourage their youth members to grow stronger in their faith.
The following Troop 505 Scouts have earned their respective religious emblem:
1992
Darrell Riley (God and Country)
Bronze Pelican
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting may award the Bronze Pelican emblem to adult Scouters who have contributed to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting for an extended period of time. Scouters do not earn the Bronze Pelican emblem per se; they are recommended by application to a diocesan board of review by another person.
(Click the image to the left for more information.)
The following Troop 505 Scouters have been awarded the Bronze Pelican emblem by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting:
1994
Cornelius J. (Neil) Calnan
2002
Erich W. Wolz
2003
Tad Halbach
2004
Rudy Dismuke
2007
Rev. Phi Nguyen
Rev. John Weyer †
2010
Ron Campodonico
2012
Deacon Dan Pagnano
Adult Emblems
Scroll of Honor
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting may award the Scroll of Honor Certificate to any adult who has contributed to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting. Adults do not earn the Scroll of Honor Certificate per se; they are recommended by application to a diocesan board of review by another person.
The following Troop 505 adults have been awarded the Scroll of Honor by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting:
1993
Cornelius J. (Neil) Calnan
2000
Gary Clark
2001
Erich W. Wolz
Tad Halbach
2003
Rudy Dismuke
2004
Rev. John Weyer †
2005
Rev. Phi Nguyen
2008
Ron Campodonico
John Lauten
2009
Joseph Watson
Colby Williford
2010
Richard McNeillie
2012
Guy Dupuis
2013
Timothy Fitzgibbon
St. George
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting, acting through the local diocese, may award the St. George emblem to adult Scouters who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting. Scouters do not earn the St. George emblem per se; they are recommended by application to a diocesan board of review by another person. (Click on the image to the left for more information.)
The following Troop 505 Scouters have been awarded the St. George emblem by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting:
1961
J.H. "Jock" Mueller †
1965
Albert W. Clay, Jr. †
1966
Orville B. Hunter †
1968
Philip F. Putz †
2004
Erich W. Wolz
2005
Cornelius J. (Neil) Calnan
Tad Halbach
2006
Rudy Dismuke
2012
Ron Campodonico
*Please contact troop leaders if there is a need to verify award-recipient claims of current or former Troop 505 Scouts.*