Making This World
a Better Place
We are a Scout Association backed by the Melkite Catholic Church in Lebanon
Welcome !
Welcome to Scout Notre Dame! A journey of service, leadership, and faith, shaping young hearts to serve, grow, and inspire.
4
Groups in Lebanon
+350
Scouts under
the SND Association
+15
Projects for the year 2025
“ Try and leave this world a little better than you found it, and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate, you have not wasted your time but have done your best."
Lord Robert Baden-Powell
Founder of the Scout Movement
We are Living in a Changing World...
We are living in a changing world where people, especially the youth, are losing all types of contact with:
✘ Humans: Social Media, Fast Rythm Word, and Society Pressure are misshaping human connections
✘ Nature, Patriotism, and Community: The fast-paced digital world has disconnected youth from their natural environment, eroding their sense of place and belonging while weakening traditional community bonds and shared values.
✘ God: Spiritual foundations have been overshadowed by materialism and instant gratification, leaving young people without moral anchors and deeper purpose as they navigate life's challenges alone.
Scouting is the Compass in this Ambiguous Change
Scouting stands as a beacon against these modern disconnections, offering a path back to what matters most. The scouting journey rebuilds these essential connections through:
✔ Creating Authentic Human Bonds through teamwork and shared adventures that teach the true value of friendship
✔ Immersing youth in Nature's Heart, Serving the Community and the Country that roots them firmly in something greater than themselves
✔ Fostering character development and Spiritual Guidance that helps young people discover meaning and purpose while building an ethical compass for life
Our Goals
We aim to develop every aspect of our youth through the scout meetings, events and projects
Personal Growth
& Character Development
Encouraging responsibility, leadership, teamwork, and resilience while fostering strong moral and ethical values.
Adventure
& Skill-Building
Developing survival skills, outdoor competencies, and a spirit of exploration through hands-on experiences and challenges.
Community Service
& Social Responsibility
Engaging in acts of service, supporting those in need, and promoting solidarity within society.
Our Groups
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SND - St. Simeon Church, Al- Firdaws
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SND - Our Lady of the river Church, Burj Hammod
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SND - St. John the beloved, Riyek
What does the Youth Learn at SND?
Develop Hobbies
Developing manual skills increase life intelligence
Becoming Crafty
Christian Culture
Patriotism & Community Service
Nature-Consciousness
Community Service
Sports & General Knowledge
Teamwork, Leadership, & Responsibility
Living faith, practicing values, and deepening spiritual understanding
Loving one’s country, respecting heritage, and serving the community
From soft skills to hard skills, scouts are always pushed to enlight their hobbies and passions like cooking, art, and other
Collaborating effectively, respecting others, and achieving goals
Enhancing physical fitness, discipline, and intellectual level through activities, and more
A library hall with parquet flooring and a round table, accommodating about 35 people
Respecting the environment, preserving resources, and promoting sustainability
Units Organization
Empowering youth through camps, activities, and spiritual retreats for personal growth and community building.
Meute
(7-12 years)
Inspired by The Jungle Book, it fosters learning through adventure.
Motto: De notre mieux
(Do Our Best)
Patron: St. Francis
Clan
Troupe
(13-17 years)
Modeled after armies, knights, and Native Americans, emphasizing discipline and courage.
Motto: Toujours prêt
(Always Ready)
Patron: St. Georges
(18-25 years)
Focused on service, unity, and leadership, inspired by clans and brotherhoods
Motto: Servir
(To Serve)
Patron: St. Paul
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why Enroll in the Program?
The MIO provides its members with the opportunity to learn about the Melkite-Byzantine liturgy, its theology, history, and doctrines, and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the richness and heritage of Eastern theology in the first millennium, which remains the fundamental reference and source of inspiration and faith for the entire Church.
How to Enroll in the Courses?
The MIO issues two educational sessions per year, the first semester will be launched every November and the second one after Easter. Announcements to courses and registrations will be published through its page and different social media and notifications will be send to the numbers of previous course members through various applications such as WhatsApp and Telegram.
How to Accommodate Different Time Zones?
Learners of these courses, in any country, can listen to them and replay them as many times as they wish, at any time they want, without being tied to a specific time or hour. They can also follow the lesson while on their way to work, while having breakfast, or while practicing their favorite sport... etc.
What is the Process for Obtaining the Certificate?
After each lesson, the learner is subjected to multiple-choice questions that he must pass to move on to the next lesson and so on. At the end of each subject, the student is subjected to a general exam to test his understanding of the subject as a whole and his familiarity with it.
What about the Certificate?
Institute Certificate: The institute issues two types of certificates:
1- A certificate of attendance for some of the materials attended by the member if he does not wish to attend all the materials and commit to the certificate program.
2- A certificate of success and obtaining a diploma within the framework of the three-year program recognized by the institute, and this certificate is stamped with the seal of His Beatitude the Patriarch and the head of the Institute.
Contact Us
We are here to connect Melkite youth with faith, personal growth, and community engagement opportunities.
Tel: +961 71 864 121
Email: secretary@melkiteyouthmission.org
Adress: Rabweh : B.P.70071 Antelias (Lebanon)
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