Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft
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The Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft (South Tyrolean Scout Association), abbreviated as SP, is the Roman Catholic
Scout
association of the German
minority of the Italian
province of South Tyrol
(also referred to as Alto Adige or Südtirol, i.e. South Tyrol). The association is coeducational and has 600 members in seven troops. It is affiliated to the Associazione Guide e Scouts Cattolici Italiani (AGESCI). The association owns two campsites in the province.
(DPSG) and included Scouting in leadership trainings of Jungschar afterwards. The first Scout groups affiliated to Katholische Jungschar-Südtirol were founded between 1969 and 1972. The oldest Scout group of the Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft is in Bruneck
, founded in 1969 as Jungscharscouts. In 1972 eighteen Scout leaders took part in different training courses of the DPSG. On April 25, 1973 the Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft was established as an independent association.
In 1997 it became part of AGESCI. Scouts and Guides of the Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft took part in the 20th World Scout Jamboree
and in the 21st World Scout Jamboree
. Scouts and Guides of the Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft often take part in camps and training courses in other German-speaking countries (for example in 2003 in the Free Life Jamboree in Austria or in 2006 in the National Jamboree of Liechtenstein
). The Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft is member of the Deutschsprachige Konferenz der Pfadfinderverbände.
The Peace Light of Bethlehem is distributed by the association in the province of South Tyrol. Since 1991 the Peace Light of Bethlehem has been passed on to the Scout association at a ceremony in Brenner together with Austrian Scouts and Guides from Tyrol
. The distribution of the Peace Light of Bethlehem is always combined with a fundraising campaign. In 2007 it was for handicapped children in Indonesia
.
The units of the association helps to maintain Tyrolean traditions such as the fires at the Feast of the Sacred Heart
.
, especially in the cities of Bolzano and Meran. The Movimento Adulti Scout Cattolici Italiani serves adult Scouts in Bolzano and Meran. The Scout Group Merano 3 is affiliated to Associazione Italiana Guide e Scouts d'Europa Cattolici della FSE.
Roman Catholic Church
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Scout
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
association of the German
German language
German is a West Germanic language, related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. With an estimated 90 – 98 million native speakers, German is one of the world's major languages and is the most widely-spoken first language in the European Union....
minority of the Italian
Italy
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province of South Tyrol
South Tyrol
South Tyrol , also known by its Italian name Alto Adige, is an autonomous province in northern Italy. It is one of the two autonomous provinces that make up the autonomous region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. The province has an area of and a total population of more than 500,000 inhabitants...
(also referred to as Alto Adige or Südtirol, i.e. South Tyrol). The association is coeducational and has 600 members in seven troops. It is affiliated to the Associazione Guide e Scouts Cattolici Italiani (AGESCI). The association owns two campsites in the province.
History
Scouting within the German-speaking minority grew out of Roman Catholic youth groups (Katholische Jungschar). In 1969-1970 Scouting became a part of the programme of these groups. A pioneer of Scouting was the priest Dean Georg Peer. He participated in seminaries of the Deutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt GeorgDeutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt Georg
The Deutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt Georg is the largest of Germany's many Scouting organizations. The Catholic association has about 95,000 members of both genders...
(DPSG) and included Scouting in leadership trainings of Jungschar afterwards. The first Scout groups affiliated to Katholische Jungschar-Südtirol were founded between 1969 and 1972. The oldest Scout group of the Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft is in Bruneck
Bruneck
Bruneck is the largest town in the Puster Valley in the Italian province of South Tyrol. Bruneck lies at the confluence of the Ahr with the Rienz Bruneck is the largest town in the Puster Valley in the Italian province of South Tyrol. Bruneck lies at the confluence of the Ahr with the Rienz...
, founded in 1969 as Jungscharscouts. In 1972 eighteen Scout leaders took part in different training courses of the DPSG. On April 25, 1973 the Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft was established as an independent association.
In 1997 it became part of AGESCI. Scouts and Guides of the Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft took part in the 20th World Scout Jamboree
20th World Scout Jamboree
The 20th World Scout Jamboree took place in the naval base in Sattahip, Thailand. It was the second World Jamboree to be held in Southeast Asia after the Philippines hosted the event in 1959....
and in the 21st World Scout Jamboree
21st World Scout Jamboree
The 21st World Scout Jamboree was held in July and August 2007, and formed a part of the Scouting 2007 Centenary celebrations of the world Scout Movement. The event was hosted by the United Kingdom, as 2007 marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of Scouting on Brownsea Island.The event was...
. Scouts and Guides of the Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft often take part in camps and training courses in other German-speaking countries (for example in 2003 in the Free Life Jamboree in Austria or in 2006 in the National Jamboree of Liechtenstein
Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Liechtensteins
Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Liechtensteins is the national Scouting and Guiding association of Liechtenstein. Scouting in Liechtenstein started in 1931, Guiding followed in 1932...
). The Südtiroler Pfadfinderschaft is member of the Deutschsprachige Konferenz der Pfadfinderverbände.
The Peace Light of Bethlehem is distributed by the association in the province of South Tyrol. Since 1991 the Peace Light of Bethlehem has been passed on to the Scout association at a ceremony in Brenner together with Austrian Scouts and Guides from Tyrol
Tyrol (state)
Tyrol is a state or Bundesland, located in the west of Austria. It comprises the Austrian part of the historical region of Tyrol.The state is split into two parts–called North Tyrol and East Tyrol–by a -wide strip of land where the state of Salzburg borders directly on the Italian province of...
. The distribution of the Peace Light of Bethlehem is always combined with a fundraising campaign. In 2007 it was for handicapped children in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
.
The units of the association helps to maintain Tyrolean traditions such as the fires at the Feast of the Sacred Heart
Feast of the Sacred Heart
The Feast of the Sacred Heart is a feast in the liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church. It falls 19 days after Pentecost, on a Friday. The earliest possible date is 29 May, as in 1818 and 2285...
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Programs
- Ages 8–11: Wölflinge (Cub Scouts)
- Ages 11–14: Jungpfadfinder (Scouts)
- Ages 14–16: Pfadfinder (Senior Scouts)
- Ages 16 and older: Rover (Rover ScoutsRover ScoutsRover Scouting is a service division of Scouting for young men, and in most countries, women. A group of Rovers, analogous to a Scout troop, is called a 'Crew.'...
)
Other Scouting units in South Tyrol
There are units of AGESCI and Corpo Nazionale Giovani Esploratori ed Esploratrici ItalianiCorpo Nazionale Giovani Esploratori ed Esploratrici Italiani
The Corpo Nazionale Giovani Esploratori ed Esploratrici Italiani is an Italian Scout and Guiding association that started its activities in 1913 with the support of Carlo Colombo following Baden Powell's method. CNGEI is the oldest of the Italian Scout associations and the third by membership...
, especially in the cities of Bolzano and Meran. The Movimento Adulti Scout Cattolici Italiani serves adult Scouts in Bolzano and Meran. The Scout Group Merano 3 is affiliated to Associazione Italiana Guide e Scouts d'Europa Cattolici della FSE.