He is also trying to arrange special tours at the Vatican through the Knights of Columbus liaison in Rome.
Fielding also revealed how the nine scouts were selected for the journey.
At the Hawaii Scout Jamboree, known as the Makahiki, Fielding evaluated the various troops and approached the first ten which he thought exemplified “the true meaning of Scouting.”
He asked the troops’ Scout Masters to nominate their top Catholic scout for the opportunity. He received 11 names, of whom eight could commit.
The scouts are from all over island of Oahu. Most participate in various ministries in their parish and are altar boys.
Fielding said he also approached the selection process with a “different perspective” and remembered the importance Catholics place on giving a good Catholic education to non-Catholics. When his wife brought up the name of a non-Catholic Christian Boy Scout in his troop, Fielding asked the scout to join and he accepted.
The scouts have earned their journalism badge and will put their skills to use. They will interview attendees of the festivities in Belgium and at the Vatican. They will also film the sights and sounds of the events.
Every day at 9 p.m. local time they will upload their videos so that students will be able to view them at 9 a.m. Hawaii time the same day.
“Children from all over the world will have the opportunity to learn about the event from other kids their age,” he added.
Fielding said he hopes the use of the new media will generate interest in their journey, especially among the younger generation.
“It’s about time good content is on the internet,” he told CNA.
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Besides Knights of Columbus Council #5000, supporters of the journey include the Aloha Council of the Boy Scouts as well as the Hawaii Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Clergy and parishioners have been “very supportive,” Fielding told CNA. The group has been to 12 parishes and more than 30 Masses to introduce the boys and seek help fundraising. Present donations total over $14,000.
Scouts have made St. Damien Medallions, hand-knotted rosaries and two types of T-Shirts. One of the shirts bears the international St. Damien Logo, while the other bears official artwork from the Diocese of Honolulu. The items are available for purchase at their website.
The scouts have set up a Facebook account under the name of Damien de Veuster and have set up a YouTube channel named “saintdmienscouts.”
They will also report on their journey at http://stdamienboyscouts.wordpress.com