Service is a vital component of one’s Christian faith. As
Disciples of Christ, we are called to build the kingdom of God on earth. In
response to this mission, the Saint Joseph High School Christian Service
Program requires our students to participate in service learning projects.
Through reflection, service and evaluation, students will serve the dear
neighbor, without distinction, and learn that service is the best use of their
God-given gifts.
SJHS Christian Service is a requirement for graduation. A
minimum of 105 hours must be completed over a student’s 4-year career (30 hours
annually for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors; 15 hours for seniors). All
hours must be approved by the Coordinator of Christian Service.
The service projects must be developed in a manner that
incorporates the Catholic Church’s social teaching so that the service
performed gives special emphasis to specific issues of social justice. The
service performed must be approved by the student’s religion teacher in
accordance with the Christian service guidelines, which specify the gospel
values and social teaching focus for each grade level.
The SJHS grade level Gospel values were developed as part of the integrated curriculum program. Each grade level uses its particular Gospel value throughout the year in a variety of learning activities.
Grade Level
| Gospel Value
| Catholic Church Social Teachings
|
| Senior | Reconcilliation | Peacemaking
Senior capstone project (no service project)
|
| Junior | Justice | Rights and responsibilities
Dignity of work and rights of workers
Solidarity
|
| Sophomores | Hope | Human life and dignity
The options for the poor and vulnerable
|
