Answers to Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Modern Saint Series 1) John Paul II was born May 18, May only Catholics or Scouts earn this?

1920 in Wadowicz Poland. His given Who may earn this activity patch?

name was Karol Wojtyla. Any youth or adult may earn any of the activity patches. The requirements are grade-specific. 2) Karol Wojtyla was ordained November 1, 1946. Pope Pius XII appointed him Auxiliary Bishop of Is this activity considered a religious Krakow, Pope Paul VI appointed him emblem and may a Scout receive a religious knot after earning this activity? Archbishop of Krakow and then elevated him to Cardinal No. This activity is considered a religious activity, not a religious emblem. Scouts may not receive a 3) Cardinal Wojtyla was elected Pope on religious knot for earning any of the activity October 16, 1978. He chose the name patches. John Paul II in honor of his immediate predecessor who only served for 33 Will there be more Saint Activity Patches?

days. Yes. There may be additional Saint patches

released from time to time. 4) During his trip to Poland, Pope John

Paul II was greeted by shouts of “We Who may serve as an adult mentor for this want God!” In addition – there was a national strike which resulted in the activity?

“Solidarity” movement and the Any parent or adult who meets the standard BSA eventual downfall of the communist and diocesan safe environment requirements.

rule in Poland. John Paul II

Is there any time requirement? Activity Patch 5) Pope John Paul II died in the Papal Apartment in Vatican City on April 2, Only that the grade-specific requirements need to

2005 on the eve of Divine Mercy be completed while in the respective grade level.

Sunday. Do the answers need to be submitted? 6) Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus No. The answers should be reviewed by an adult. Benedict canonized John Paul II on The Order Form and patch fee are the only things April 27, 2014, Divine Mercy Sunday, that need to be submitted. at the same time as the canonization of Pope John XXIII. His feast day is Who do I check with once I complete the October 22. requirements for my grade level?

Visit www.nccs-bsa.org for information on Any knowledgeable parent, Scout leader, group how to order patches for any of our religious leader, priest, religious or catechist. National Catholic activities. Committee on Scouting ® 07/17

Modern Saint Series Activities

This activity honors those men and women who led heroic lives of faith. Their words, deeds, and devotion to prayer and sacraments, inspire all American Catholics. In the U.S. church calendar, some have the rank of “saint” and are venerated by the universal church. Some have the rank of “blessed” and are venerated by the local church. Some have the rank of “venerable” and, while on the way to becoming a “saint”, may be venerated by Catholics. Most of these men and women lived and worked in either North or South America. Many lived in what is now the United States. Others never set foot there; however their lives and work had a huge impact on the Catholic American landscape. All of them sought to follow Jesus.

Requirements for John Paul II Activity Patch All – Read about this saint. You can find information at www.americancatholic.org, www.jp2shrine.org, www.catholic.org. Feel free to use other sources. 1st thru 5th Grades - Complete 4 requirements and 2 activities OR visit a John Paul II Shrine with your family or group. 6th thru 12th Grades - Complete 5 requirements and 3 activities OR visit a John Paul II Shrine with your family or group.

Requirements: Activities: Requirements for Adults:

1) In 2002 Pope John Paul II announced the addition of 1) When and where was Pope John Paul II the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, which focus on 1) Assist the youth with this Modern Saint born and what was his given name? Jesus’s public life. Pray the Rosary using the Luminous Activity. Mysteries. 2) Share your thoughts with the youth about 2) When was Pope John Paul II ordained a 2) Pope John Paul II was a witness of Universal Love. this Modern Saint. priest, and who appointed him as an He said, “Anything done for another is done for oneself.” Talk with your family and find a special way to show Auxiliary Bishop, Archbishop and love within your family. Spend some time doing this. 3) Review the responses to the requirements Cardinal? of each youth participant to confirm his 3) Pope John Paul wrote the letters AMDG on the top left accuracy and to insure his understanding. corner of all his papers – this stood for Ad majorem Dei gloriam, “For the greater glory of God.” These words are 3) When was John Paul II elected Pope, and why did he choose his name? especially important during the last years of his 4) Fill out the order form for this Modern pontificate when he suffered with Parkinson’s disease. Saint Activity and send it along with the fee to Research this disease. Pope John Paul did not hide from NCCS. 4) Pope John Paul II traveled to many the public but used this disease “For the greater glory of God”. Visit someone who has a terminal disease and countries. One was to his homeland of encourage them by sharing Pope John Paul’s story and For more information about this saint, Poland. During his nine day trip, there was praying with them. check out the websites below.

a change in Poland – what occurred? 4) Pope John Paul II wrote in Dominicae Cenae: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic • www.Catholic.org • www.catholic.org/saints 5) When did Pope John Paul II die? worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love.” Spend an hour in . Share your • www.catholicism.about.com experience with your parent(s) or counselor. • www.americancatholic.org 6) When was Pope John Paul II canonized? • www.saintsresource.com 5) “Be Not Afraid” was something Pope John Paul II told And when is his feast day? youth at gatherings when he spoke of the New Evangelization. Share your faith with a friend who is not of the Catholic faith.