In the Winter of 2013, Bishop Conlon asked the Joliet Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting to look into hosting a Scouting Religious Retreat. In the early Spring of 2014, Religious Crew 3:16 was formed to undertake that challenge. After months of intensive planning and research, the first Ros-a-Ree was held in August of 2014, and in now continues to be an annual event.
The Ros-a-Ree welcomes all Catholic Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, Scouts BSA, Campfire Youth, and Venturers who are entering the 5th grade (or higher) the year of the Ros-a-Ree. It is a great way to learn about your faith, and as a bonus, it counts as the retreat requirement that is needed for many religious recognitions from these organizations. In 2021, the Ros-a-Ree will be held August 13-15th at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, OS233 Church St. Winfield, Il Registration Forms must be received by July 31st, 2021, or they will not be accepted. Registration forms are required for all youth participants and adults. Note that the Early Bird discount expires July 15th, 2021. If you have attended in the past, Please bring back your totems to get new beads added! |