GIRL SCOUT RENEWAL DAY 7 NOVEMBER 2009, Cathedral Grade School, Belleville, IL Registration deadline is October 22nd, 2009.  RELIGIOUS AWARDS   Annually the River Bluffs Catholic Committee on Girl Scouting hosts a renewal for each age level of Girl Scouts.  During the renewal day the Brownies complete some of the requirements for their “Family of God” religious award while the Juniors work on their “I Live My Faith” and the Cadettes work on “Mary, The First Disciple” formerly the Marian Medal.  Not all requirements are completed for any one award.   While a Girl Scout does not have to be Catholic to attend this day of religious reflection, most discussions and the prayer service include a Catholic perspective and a Catholic theme.  In fact sometimes a reconciliation service and Mass are a part of the day’s activities, depending on the availability of a priest.  This year the renewal date is Saturday, November 7th and it will be held at Cathedral Grade School, Belleville.  Enter the school at the middle doors off the parking lot.   The Brownie renewal costs $5.00 per girl.  Leaders are free.  Your registration fee includes a hall rental, snack and program supplies.  The older girl (Junior, Cadette, and Senior) program costs $18.00 per girl/adult.  One adult is free for every registering troop.  Your registration fee includes hall rental, a light lunch, two snacks, dinner and program supplies.  The program concludes about 8:30 p.m.  Registration forms are available here:  Complete the form appropriate for your age level.                                                                               Brownie Registration Form                                                     Junior Cadette Registration Form Registration deadline is October 22nd, 2009.   If you would like more information or have questions about this event or other Catholic religious awards for girls or adults, please contact the Office of Youth Ministry, 618-235-9601, ext. 146.  Girl Scouts of all Councils and all Dioceses are invited to attend this event.              Local Girl Scouts worked on some of the requirements for  their Family of God, I Live My Faith and Mary, The First Disciple religious medals during GIRL SCOUT RENEWAL DAY held at Cathedral Grade School in Belleville.