Christian Service
Christian Service Hours are an important part of the St. Mary’s Catholic School experience, encouraging students to put their faith into action through service to others. By serving within the school, parish, and local community, we hope students learn the value of compassion, generosity, and stewardship while developing a lifelong commitment to helping those in need. These opportunities allow students to live out the Gospel message, grow as servant leaders, and recognize that each person has unique gifts to share for the good of others.
What is required of St. Mary's High School students:
- Minimum of 20 Christian Service Hours each year.
- Ten hours must go towards the students Church or School, of which at least 5 must be for the Church.
- Two hours of Christian Service must be from the annual Carnival & Auction. Students who do not complete these hours must complete hours of service to the school through other means at the discretion of the school principal.
- The Service Year runs from April 1 - March 31 each year. All hours must be submitted by March 31 of the current year.
- Service hours should be submitted to the school office within one week of the service activity being completed. The office will record and track hours and will make the number of hours completed available in Infinite Campus.
- Service hours are to be completed at the discretion of the student (provided they meet the guidelines below) and under the supervision of the individual or organization offering the service hours.
- Guidelines for service activity:
- Student may not receive payment for performing the activity.
- Student may not record service hours for acts for family.
- Service activities must benefit one of the following groups:
- Church, School, Elderly, Disadvantaged, Youth, Community Programming/Outreach
Students who complete a minimum of 40 hours of Christian Service each year of their four years of high school will receive an “Outstanding Volunteer” Award at graduation exercises.
