Service Requirements

^{Community Service Program at Holy Spirit High School}

^{At Holy Spirit High School, we believe that faith formation extends beyond the classroom. As part of our comprehensive approach to spiritual growth, all students are required to engage in meaningful service to others. This initiative encourages students to identify and respond to the needs of their peers, their faith communities, and local organizations in our surrounding counties.}

_{Purpose of the Community Service Program}

_{The Community Service Program aims to empower our students to:}

_{Embrace Diversity: Foster an appreciation for different backgrounds and experiences.}
_{Enhance Interpersonal Skills: Develop communication and collaboration abilities through hands-on service.}
_{Cultivate Compassion: Instill a deep-rooted sense of empathy that students can carry into their daily lives.}

_{Our program combines active community service with an academic reflection component, culminating in lifelong habits of community engagement and service.}

_{Service Requirements by Grade Level}

_{To ensure that each student is contributing meaningfully, we have established specific service hour requirements based on grade levels:}

_Seniors

_{Service Type: Direct service to individuals not related by friendship or family, focusing on the poor and disadvantaged in local communities.}
_{Timeframe: May 31st to March 31st}
_{Minimum Hours Required: 20 hours}

_Juniors

_{Service Type: Collaborate in small groups or as individuals on works of mercy and social action, including food banks, soup kitchens, and charity fundraisers.}
_{Timeframe: September to May 17th}
_{Minimum Hours Required: 15 hours}

_Sophomores

_{Service Type: Support HSHS Spirit & Community Outreach endeavors.}
_{Timeframe: September to May 17th}
_{Minimum Hours Required: 12 hours}

_Freshmen

_{Service Type: Serve within the Holy Spirit HS community, participate in their faith or church community, or assist family members.}
_{Timeframe: September to May 17th}
_{Minimum Hours Required: 10 hours}

_{Documentation and Reflection}

_{To ensure accountability and reflection, students must have a signature by the agency's contact person supervising their service hours, as well as a signature from a parent/guardian. Upon completing their service commitment, students must also submit a their form through the Mobilserve app provided by the students Religion Teacher.}

_{Please note: Service activities may not be compensated monetarily.}

_{All service hours must be completed by the specified deadlines. All submissions should be inputted on the app for teacher approval. Absence will not be accepted as an excuse for late submissions.}

_{Graduation Requirements}

_{Designated service hours must be fulfilled for students to advance to the next grade level. For seniors, completing the service component is a mandatory requirement for graduation.}

_{Through our Christian Service Program, we encourage our students to become compassionate leaders and active community members. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in our world!}