Young Catholics Scouts, leaders receive honors for advancing Catholic faith

BY EMMALEE ITALIA  Contributing Editor

Six students and four adults involved in Scouting programs across the Diocese have earned awards for their representation of the Catholic faith the past year and were recognized or will be recognized at awards ceremonies in both February and March at various locations.

This year, the Diocese’s Catholic Committees on Scouting elected to move its annual Court of Honor – a ceremony during which all Scouts are recognized with awards – to take place in parishes.

“I think it is important to recognize Scouts who [not only complete accomplishments] but also live their faith life,” said Barbara Dudek, Boy Scout chairperson and awards and emblems chairperson for the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting and treasurer for more than 25 years.

BOY SCOUTS  AD ALTARE DEI AWARD:

From the Monmouth County Council BSA: Robert Delaney, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Bradley Beach, Troop 31, Spring Lake; and Francesco Frasca, St. Michael Parish, Long Branch, Troop 71, Oakhurst. The Scouts received their awards Feb. 12 during Scout Sunday noon Mass in St. James Church, Red Bank.

From the Jersey Shore Council BSA: All Troop 109: Robert Baliatico, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lakewood, Daniel Waddington and Zachary Adamski, St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, New Egypt. The Scouts received their awards Feb. 5 during Scout Sunday 11 a.m. Mass in St. Isidore the Farmer Church.

Boy Scouts recognized for earning the Ad Altare Dei Award this year are Francesco “Frank” Frasca, Robert Delaney, Daniel Waddington, Zachary Adamski and Robert Baliatico. The Girl Scout recognized for earning the Mary the First Disciple Award is Lucia Street.

GIRL SCOUTS  MARY, THE FIRST DISCIPLE AWARD (MARIAN MEDAL):

From Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Council: Lucia Street, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Whiting, Troop 50427. She will receive her award March 12 at 10 a.m. Mass in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Whiting.

ADULTS  CHRIST THE KING MEDAL:

Adult recipients of the Christ the King Award were honored on Scout Sunday Feb. 12 in St. James Church, Red Bank. Pictured from left are Monmouth Council BSA Scout Executive Michael Mahon with Christ the King honorees Denis Longo, Maria Rimmele and Art Rimmele. Inset photo is Donald Antenucci. Courtesy photos

Maria Rimmele, former committee chair for Pack 32 chartered by River Plaza Elementary School PTO, Middletown; Arthur Rimmele, Sr., Eagle Scout and assistant scoutmaster of Troop 32; Donald Antenucci, Sr., scoutmaster of Troop 140 chartered by Fairview Elementary School PTA, Middletown; and Denis Longo, unit commissioner for the Twin Lights District. Recipients were awarded Feb. 12 at Scout

Cyo Basketball Champions

The Mercer County CYO basketball season held its “Day of Champions” Feb. 19 at the CYO Center in Trenton. Six teams were crowned champions in the legendary Mincy Manczak Gymnasium, while the season’s individual award winners were also announced. Pictured clockwise from top left: Varsity Boys of St. Gregory the Great Academy, Hamilton Square; Freshmen Girls of St. Paul School, Princeton; JV Girls of St. Raphael-Holy Angels School, Hamilton, and Freshmen Boys of St. John the Baptist School, Allentown. Courtesy photo

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