Christian Service
Jesus said: Do you understand what I have done for you? You call me 'teacher' and 'master' and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, your master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another's feet. I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do." (John 13:12-15)
During the 2023-2024 academic year, students will be asked to complete a total of 20 hours. At least 10 service hours by January 9 & 10, which are the days before Midterm Exams and 10 additional hours by April 22 & 23 the days we return from April break. Adhering to these dates is important to help both students and teachers wrap up each semester. Students will submit their verification forms to their Religion teacher on that day. Verification forms can be found here. A hard copy of the verification sheet needs to be handed in, not emailed to your teacher. Students are asked to choose an organization from those listed below (or another non-profit organization that has been approved) to which they would like to be of service. Suggested organizations to be of service include the following:
- Special Olympics
- Catholic Relief Services
- St Vincent DePaul Society
- VA Projects
- Johnny Cake Center
- Make-a-Wish
- Save the Bay
- Habitat For Humanity
- Confetti Foundation Initiatives to help the elderly
- Initiatives to help the homeless American Red Cross
- American Cancer Society Gloria Gemma Foundation
- Prout Ambassadors / Prout Garden / Library
- Boy/Girls Scouts of America
- Animal Adoption Services
- Your Parish / Church (CCD, Bible Camp, Altar Service, Lector)
- Service Agencies of the Diocese of Providence such as:
- Emmanuel House/ St. Martin de Porres Center/ Rejoice in Hope Youth Center
In addition to the 10 hours that are needed from the non-profit organizations, students may continue to be of service for that organization to complete the 20 hours total, or choose to be of service in their own way, keeping in mind the following guidelines while making your choice: Participating in any service / volunteering your time for any “for profit” organization will not be accepted. This includes any sports, music, or theatre camp, as well as a dance or gymnastic studio, or parent’s business. Volunteering for any politically related endeavor will not be accepted. Service that you perform at home is encouraged, but will not be acceptable to fulfill this year’s requirement. That is just being a part of your family. You may however be of service to grandparents or elderly neighbors. Any ideas that you come up with that you are not sure will be accepted as service hours should be discussed with your religion teacher ahead of time to avoid any problems.
Click here for the Christian Service hours tracking sheet. Christian Service is a promotional and graduation requirement at Prout. Students will reflect on their Christian Service experience in religion class.
