Inspired by the example of Jesus and the saints, all Our Lady of Grace School students are encouraged to share of themselves through heartfelt service to others. A program of Christian Service helps develop a commitment to the Christian way of life by allowing students to engage in Christian service. Each homeroom teacher will share a class-level service opportunity that can be performed by their class. Participation in these grade-level activities through the fifth grade are optional and strongly encouraged.
Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are required to perform 9, 12, and 15 hours of Christian Service respectively over the course of the school year. A minimum number of service hours must be completed at each trimester of the school year as indicated below.
- 6th Grade: 9 hours total (3 hours per trimester)
- 7th Grade: 12 hours total (4 hours per trimester)
- 8th Grade: 15 hours total (5 hours per trimester)
All service hours completed will require a
Verification of Christian Service form (clickable link) in order to receive credit in religion class. Verification of Christian Service forms must be completed by the end of each trimester with the minimum designated service hours by grade.
Service may not be supervised by parents or other family members, nor may family authorize and sign verification forms.
Middle school students may fulfill their required hours by engaging in service from the categories below. Please note the limits for each category.
CLASSROOM (up to 3 hours)
Includes (but not limited to):
- Cleaning/Organizing
- Changing Bulletin Boards
- Assisting the teacher
- Assisting peers with needs
SCHOOL (up to 6 hours)
Includes (but not limited to):
- Volunteering at school events
- Helping with event organization
- Assisting with campus beautification
PARISH (up to 6 hours)
Includes (but not limited to):
- Altar Serving
- Playing an active role in various parish ministries
- Volunteering for parish events
COMMUNITY (Unlimited)
Includes (but not limited to):
- Attendance at Catholic-themed youth conferences
- Volunteering for causes related to:
- Pro Life
- Immigrant/Refugees
- Elderly
- Environmental care
- Civic causes
- Disabled
- Health/Medical
- Religious
- Youth
The middle school Religion teacher(s) reserve the right to add additional reflection work onto the Service Hour requirement to gain full or additional credit for the service hours.
