We commend Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and Camp Fire for their continued excellence. Catholic Youth Ministry, the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and Camp Fire have collaborated in various ways since both organizations were founded. Girl Scouts works with girls and Camp Fire works with girls and boys and are committed to offering quality programs. Through the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, Catholic youth benefit through the Catholic religious recognition programs. Family of God for children ages 7-9 is a series developed to help girls and boys, as members of their family and parish, explore a wide range of activities to discover the presence of God in their daily lives.
Parental involvement is part of the program.
The Marian Medal for youth ages 12-15 involves participants in an understanding of Mary as a model of openness and spirituality, a woman in the Church. The Spirit Alive for youth ages 15-17 helps them discover the Holy Spirit acting in their lives through a program of research, dialogue and activities. Adults who work with youth are also recognized through the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Medal , recognizing adults who serve Catholic youth through national organizations and the St. Anne Medal , the highest recognition for adults.