CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM

The Christian Service Program at PMA is rooted in the Gospel of Matthew, which reminds us of our call as Christians to serve Christ through others: 

“Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me. I was sick and you cared for me, in prison and you came to visit me...I assure you, as often as you did for one of my least brothers or sisters, you did it for me.” Matthew 25:34-40.

At PMA, Christian service experiences are inspired by this Gospel message that calls for us to love and serve our neighbor, especially the marginalized. Our program is linked to Catholic Social teaching embodied in PMA’s philosophy and mission statement. PMA strives to create a sense of school pride through community engagement. 

PMA understands that the opportunity to service is in our surrounding community and fully empowers our students in direct service that will develop them as lifelong learners. 

TOTAL NUMBER OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION

1. Every PMA student will engage in 25 hours of service every year.

2. Every PMA student will meet the graduation requirement of 100 Christian service hours by his/her senior year.

All service hours must be submitted using the Christian Service Reflection form. Shared with students on Google Drive and granted access through their PMA email address. The form includes a reflection rooted in a Gospel that they can choose from the form drop down menu. In addition the students create a 1 minute video that illustrates the type of service and an explanation of its connection to the Gospel.