Christian Service Hours

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

 

Mark 10:45

 

Students will be required to complete the appropriate Christian Service Hours for their Grade:

 

6^th Grade: 9 hours (3 hours per trimester)

7^th Grade: 12 hours (4 hours per trimester)

8^th Grade: 15 hours (5 hours per trimester)

 

All service hours completed will require a Verification of Christian Service form (attached above) in order to receive credit in religion class. Verification of Christian Service forms must be completed by the end of each trimester. Service may not be supervised by parents or other family members, nor may family authorize and sign verification forms.

 

Students from all grades may fulfill their required hours by engaging in service from the categories below. Please note the limits for each category.

 

Includes (but not limited to):

            Cleaning/Organizing

            Changing Bulletin Boards

            Assisting the teacher

            Assisting peers with needs

 

Includes (but not limited to):

            Volunteering at school events

            Helping with event organization

            Assisting with campus beautification

 

Includes (but not limited to):

            Altar Serving

            Playing an active role in various parish ministries

            Volunteering for parish events

           

Includes (but not limited to):

            Attendance at Catholic-themed youth conferences

            Volunteering for causes related to:

                        Pro Life

                        Immigrant/Refugees

                        Elderly

                        Environmental

Animal Care

                        Civic

                        Disabled

                        Health/Medical

                        Religious

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