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SERVICE PROGRAM Click to download the Service Program Template
- THE CATHOLIC VALUE OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE -
- STEWARDSHIP TO CHURCH, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY -
“I have come not to be served but to serve”
Jesus of Nazareth.
The king will say to those on his right: “Come. You have my father’s blessing! Inherit
the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you
gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed
me, naked and you clothed me. I was ill and you comforted me, in prison and you came to
visit me… as often as you did it for one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you did
it for me.”
-Matthew 25: 34-36, 40
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Note to parents: A fundamental aspect of faith development is service. ALL Pope John Paul
II Catholic High School students are to involve themselves in a variety of service activities
within their church, local community, or school. These activities should serve the needs of
the church and the society, especially the needs of the poor, sick, elderly, and young children.
Students are also invited to participate in retreats, workshops, and training programs to better
enable themselves to serve others. It should be noted that a minimum of 50% of the
student’s required service hours must be performed within the church community. This
brochure explains the philosophy of our service program, as well as lists the requirements. It
is strongly recommended that students complete their service requirements during the
summer. Please note the date when the minimum service records are due. Thank you for your
interest and cooperation in teaching our students the importance of the Catholic value of
Christian Service as demonstrated in service to church and community.
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A SIGNED LETTER OR FORM FROM AN OFFICIAL OF ALL CHURCH, COMMUNITY,
OR SCHOOL PROJECTS MUST ACCOMPANY THIS FORM. PLEASE REMEMBER, A
MINIMUM OF 50% OF ALL SERVICE HOURS MUST BE PERFORMED WITHIN THE
CHURCH COMMUNITY.
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Minimum Yearly Requirements
Freshmen: 30 hours (15 church hours)
Sophomores: 40 hours (20 church hours)
Juniors: 50 hours (25 church hours)
Seniors: 60 hours (30 church hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEADLINE FOR ALL REQUIRED SERVICE HOURS: MAY 1st
SERVICE HOURS ARE ASSESSED AS TWO (2) TEST GRADES IN THE 4TH QUARTER
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The following service activities are allowed:
Service (Stewardship) to the Church Community: full-time altar-server, choir member, active participant in church youth ministry program
mission projects / pro life projects / social justice projects within the church community
retreats (out of school)/ lectures / workshops / special church functions / retreat facilitator
training programs designed to improve one’s spirituality within the church or archdiocese
teacher or teacher’s aid in a church religion class
clerical / maintenance worker in a church
church fund raising projects
any service or project approved by the pastor of the church Service (Stewardship) to the Local Community:
community fund raising projects
volunteer work with the poor, sick, elderly, or young kids within an institutional setting
hospital or nursing home volunteer / coach of a community sporting team or dance team / work
with Boys’ or Girls’ Clubs / clerical or maintenance worker in a non-profit, community center
blood donations Service (Stewardship) to the School Community:
school projects designated by the administration / school functions on a volunteer basis, and not
part of the regular school, clubs, or sports responsibility
pro life projects / social justice projects / mission projects
liturgical / religious / retreat programs and preparations within the school
special tutoring on a prolonged, regular basis requested by a teacher or a parent ***All other service activities must have the approval of the theology teacher 2 weeks prior to the
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