Should you choose to be confirmed as a junior in high school, you will be proclaiming to God and the Church that you are ready and willing to live your life as Jesus lived his life - in service to others. Answering this call is more than a requirement for Confirmation; it is a requirement for anyone who calls him/herself Christian. Participation in our service requirement will help one discover the gifts and talents he or she has to offer the world. Hopefully, service will become a way of life.
Our service requirement for high school students is as follows: Each year, a student should complete 2 projects, 1 project and 5 hours of service, or 10 hours of service. By the time of Confirmation, 30 hours must be completed. Service should be completed in the areas of: Family/Neighborhood, Parish, and larger community and/or world concerns.
Each year, a list of service projects and ideas will be handed out to students and parents. Here are some ideas that are always available:
Family-Neighborhood Service:
Parish Service:
Community Service:
There is a difference between charity and service. Charity usually involves the giving of material items to those in need. While service may also involve giving of material items, it usually involves the giving of your time and energy to a project or group of people.
If you have any questions about what counts as service, contact Melissa Sowinski.
