Adult - St. Anne Award

The St. Anne Medal - (for adult leaders only)

The St. Anne Medal is the highest national recognition for adults who serve Catholic youth through national organizations. The recognition was inaugurated in 1957. The purposes of the St. Anne recognition are to honor the outstanding services of adults who contribute to the spiritual development of Catholic young people in these organizations and to further Catholic adult leadership in youth ministry through these national youth-serving organizations.






Guidelines for the Nominee:
(1)  has given a minimum of seven years active service to youth as an adult member.
(2)  promotes the religious recognition programs for Catholic members and/or serves as a counselor.
Encourages non-Catholic members to participate in the religious recognitions of their faith.
(3)  gives notable service in promoting Catholic activities and service projects for the church and shows willingness to serve on like committees.
(4)  participates actively in the adult spiritual motivation program, retreats or days of recollection. Is instrumental in having others participate.
(5)  gives outstanding service in promoting and participating in Girl Scout/Camp Fire Sunday observances.
(6)  gives notable service in extending the national organizations to more members under Catholic auspices.
(7)  assists parishes and Catholic organizations in recruiting adults for key leadership positions.
(8)  is fully trained in the skills of the organization and is outstanding for his/her sense of responsibility, humility, and good example.
(9)  is responsible for Catholic members being transported to Mass at camporees and summer camps and provides for spiritual needs of the non-Catholics within these groups.
(10) creates a better understanding of the aims and ideals of the organizations by the clergy and laity through the Catholic press and other communications media.
(11) is instrumental in organizing and promoting these programs for all members regardless of race or
creed and gives leadership.
(12) encourages the true spirit of ecumenism as well as parochial responsibility and Catholic leadership within the girls' organizations served.
(13) fosters good relationship with council and is capable of interpreting Catholic programs to council members.

To nominate an adult leader for the St. Anne Medal please complete the sheet to the LEFT and submit it to our Office no later then January 23rd, 2015

The cost for this award is $12.00