Requirements

Freshmen complete at least 15 hours in service with children. Most students return to their elementary school to provide tutoring to younger students. During their sophomore year, students spend another 15 hours working with the physically or mentally disabled. Many assist with Special Olympic activities, or in any of a number of different agencies. Juniors commit their 15 hours in agencies that offer a “preferential option for the socio-economically disadvantaged.” In most cases, this means that students complete their hours working in soup kitchens or homeless shelters.

After having the opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of service opportunities, seniors are able to focus their attention on a single agency, and have a more in-depth experience during their 30 hours of service. At the conclusion of this process, students write a reflection paper about their Christian service, and what it has meant to them.