Footsteps of American Saints

The NCCS Activities Committee is proud to announce a new patch activity called the "Footsteps of American Saints". The Footsteps of American Saints Activity program is a religious activity program that encourages youth to learn about several individuals that have shaped the landscape of Catholicism in America.

This religious activity honors those men and women who led heroic lives of faith. Their words, their deeds, and their devotion to prayer and to the sacraments, inspire all American Catholics. In the church calendar for the United States, 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 North America in what is now the United States. Some others never set foot in America, however they had a huge impact on the Catholic American landscape. All of them sought to follow Jesus.

The goal of this activity is to share the lives of several Saints so that the youth might relate to what these people have done and maybe look to these individuals as role models.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will this activity begin?
This activity will be available from the NCCS website this June.

Does it take long to complete each Saint activity?
Each Saint activity takes less than an hour to complete. These are great activities to work on with your family or scout unit. Whether you focus on a few Saints or collect earn them all, you are sure to have fun learning about these remarkable individuals.

Can anyone work on these activities?

Absolutely. The questions are focused on Saints and can be worked on by all youth and adults.

Is there a patch related to each Saint?

Yes…a 3-inch patch is available for each Saint activity (20 in all). These patches were design by a very gifted American Artist…“Chip Travers”.

Which Saints will be available each year?

This program will start out with five Saints and five new Saints will be added each January. The chart below shows when each Saints will be available. The Saints with memorials will be introduced first, then Saints with optional memorials.

Currently available Saints

Click Saint image or name in table to access the requirements:

Sample patch (3" round)