Trail Life USA

Joe Gillespie

Email:  
joe.gillespie@traillifetroop118.org

Trail Life USA is the premier national character development organization for young men which produces Godly and responsible husbands, fathers, and citizens. Our mission is to "guide generations of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure."

Trail Life USA is best understood as the full integration of Christian formation with the traditional methods of a scouting program, including outdoor adventure (camping, hiking, canoeing, etc.), the patrol system, leadership development, advancement, and uniforms.

Youth membership in Trail Life USA is open to boys ages 5-18, irrespective of religion, race, national origin, or socioeconomic status.  At Good Shepherd Parish, our Trail Life troop has an authentically Catholic identity, and the Christian formation of our members focuses on:

• Prayer
• The Sacraments
• Moral Virtue - including heroic example from the Saints
• Service - with emphasis on the corporal works of mercy
• Catechesis - learning the Catholic Faith
• Evangelization - sharing the Faith
• Vocation - listening for God's call

The ultimate goal of the Christian life is to become a saint. In Trail Life USA, our members embark on this journey of becoming ordinary saints within a fun-filled outdoor program set among the richness and beauty of God's creation.

To learn more about Trail Life USA, visit our website: www.traillifetroop118.org.