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Christian Service
Student Christian Service Hour Policy 2007-2008
"Jesus came to Nazareth where he had been reared and entering the synagogue on the Sabbath as he was in the habit of doing, he stood up to do the reading. When the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed him, he unrolled the scroll and found the passage where it was written: 'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; therefore he has anointed me. He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind and release to prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord.'"
Lk 4, 16-22
Recognizing that service to others is an integral part of Christian discipleship, all Providence High School students are required to give of their time and talent to service projects during each of their four years. Seniors: 40 hours minimum, Juniors: 30 hours minimum, Sophomores: 20 hours minimum and Freshmen: 10 hours minimum.
It is expected that all students engage in service, off of our PHS site, with agencies that provide opportunities for our students to encounter and assist persons who have various needs. With the approval of their parents/guardians, students will offer their time and talents to agencies that provide services to "those in need" throughout the greater community. This is to be a ministry of "person to person." The students are asked to serve others in agencies or organizations such as hospitals, convalescent hospitals, retirement homes, elementary schools, parish churches or charity agencies.
A parent/guardians' (non-profit) workplace may qualify as an approved agency; however, the parents/guardians may not be the signing agency supervisor. Hours for office work, filing, office errands, animal shelters, retailers and non-approved agencies or non-approved projects will not be accepted.
The student must have on file in Campus Ministry a signed contract for each agency in which they minister. Student Christian Service Hours forms will be accepted only if the named agency is that which is on file.
1/3rd of the student's hours may be accepted for traditional PHS service activities such as the AIDS Walk, Revlon Walk and PHS Blood Drives; hours worked at parish festivals or service completed during the summer months.
2/3rds of the student's hours must be completed during the school year at an approved agency or organization.
The Director of Campus Ministry, working with members of in the Religious Studies Department will provide suggestions and listings of approved off site agencies and Student Christian Service opportunities.
Discussions and theological reflections of the student's service experiences will be scheduled in Religious Studies classes. The Director of Campus Ministry may visit the students at the agency where service is being offered.
Failure to complete required Student Christian Service Hours and submission of signed Contract/Liability forms can result in the student not being invited back to Providence High School for the following school year. Graduation is contingent upon the completion of required Christian Service Hours.
Parents/Guardians will be advised of the status of their student's completion of the required hours in the progress reports and report cards sent during the school year. If there is a service hours deficiency, parents/guardians will be required to meet with the Director of Campus Ministry.
It is hoped that parents/guardians will keep aware of and encourage their student's service.
"Do little things with great love."
-Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
The dates for the Student Christian Service Hours Contracts and submission of hours are found in the student PHS calendar and are as follows:
Liability Release Form
Due: September 20th
Submit to: Religion Teacher (Signed by Parent/Guardian)
Agency Contract
Due: September 20th
Submit to: Religion Teacher (Signed by Parent/Guardian, Agency Representative and Student)
First Semester Student Christian Service Hours Deadlines:
Seniors and Juniors:
Due: October 5, 2007
Submit to: Religion Teacher
Sophomores and Freshmen:
Due: October 4, 2007
Submit to: Religion Teacher
Seniors and Juniors
Due: January 10, 2008
Submit to: Religion Teacher
Sophomores and Freshmen:
Due: January 9, 2008
Submit to: Religion Teacher
Second Semester Student Christian Service Hours Deadlines:
Seniors and Juniors:
Due: March 6, 2008
Submit to: Religion Teacher
Sophomores and Freshmen:
Due: March 5, 2008
Submit to: Religion Teacher
Seniors and Juniors:
Due: April 17, 2008
Submit to: Religion Teacher
Sophomores and Freshmen:
Due: April 16, 2008
Submit to: Religion Teacher
FINAL DATE TO SUBMIT EXTRA HOURS IS MAY 8, 2008.
***ALL STUDENT CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THIS DATE.***
Suggestions for possible Christian Service Projects
- Your own church or parish: teach C.C.D or Sunday school, altar serve, sing in choir, help with Confirmation classes, etc.
Contact parish secretary or program coordinator.
- Your former elementary or middle school: help tutor younger students, coach sports, cheerleading, help in after-school programs directly with kids, etc.
Contact school secretary to inquire about tutoring, coaching or after-school programs.
- St. Anne's Thrift Shop, North Hollywood. Proceeds provide at risk, Pregnant and/or parenting adolescent women and their children with complete health care, mental health support and life skill classes and well as high school and vocational training. Volunteers are needed to assist with pricing, sorting & displaying merchandise.
Contact: Dee Call (818)238-5370
- Burbank Adult School. Help the ESL learners, under the direction of a teacher. No experience necessary. Minimum commitment of six months working twice a week.
Phone: (818) 558-4611
Volunteer Coordinator Contacts: Lia Lerner at Llerner@admin.burbank.K12.ca.us or Rosie Parris at Rparris@admin.burbank.K12.ca.us
- YWCA of Glendale. Children's Program: provide childcare and/or creativity workshops with children. This is assisting with Domestic Violence Project empowering victims/survivors of domestic violence.
Contact: Director Dee Call (818) 238-5370
- Boys and Girls Clubs. Volunteers are needed clubs located at Elementary schools throughout Burbank (Edison, Emerson, Jefferson, Miller Roosevelt and Stevenson) and the Buena Vista Boys and Girls Club site. Help with after-school enrichment programs: homework assistance, tutoring, computer enrichment and arts and crafts.
Contact Director Dee Call (818) 238-5370
- Miller Elementary Reading Buddies Program. Fluent English speaking volunteers are needed to read with 4th and 5th grade students to help the students develop reading comprehension skills. Training with be provided.
Contact Director Dee Call (818) 238-5370
- Beverly Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. Assist during activities and events such as birthday parties and special dinners.
Call Angela or Nora in Recreational Services (818) 843-2330
- Burbank Temporary Aid Center. Volunteers needed.
Call (818) 848-2822
- Red Cross. Volunteers help register the donors and help at canteen table, making sure there are plenty of snacks and beverages for the donors and also watch for potential reactions.
Contact: Joe (818) 992-2010 or email guerrerojo@usa.redcross.org
- Downtown Women's Shelter. Committed to providing the resources that homeless and formerly homes women need in order to reconnect with a sense of self and reclaim goals and dreams. Volunteer in Birthday Guild: decorate and plan parties, wrap presents, make cakes, etc.
Contact: Yetta Young, Volunteer Coordinator (213) 680-0600 or yettay@dwcweb.org
- Burbank Center for the Retarded. Dance help needed: dancing with BCR clients. Program for disabled adults and children to develop their abilities so they may become independent and contributing members of the community.
Contact: L.A. Works website at www.laworks.com you can sign up for this project directly on-line.
- M.E.N.D., Pacoima: Meeting Each Need with Dignity. Numerous volunteer opportunities.
Contact Volunteer Services Director, Lupe Acosta (818) 896-0246 ext. 7327
After School Program Volunteers:
Contact Mary Watanabe (818) 896-0246 ext. 7332
- Catholic Charities: San Fernando Region:
Glendale Community Center, Glendale - Contact: (818) 409-3080
Guadalupe Community Center, Canoga Park - Contact: (818) 340-2050
Loaves and Fishes II, Van Nuys - Contact: (818) 997-0943
Santa Rosa Community Center, San Fernando - Contact: (818)365-3194
- Tri-Valley Special Olympics. Volunteers needed and may contribute a few hours once a year or commit to coaching a sport once a week for a training season. Sports currently offered: Basketball, Equestrian, Softball, Aquatics, Bowling, Gymnastics, Roller Skating and Track and Field. Plans are underway to add Golf, Soccer, Powerlifting, Figure Skating, Tennis and Unified Softball.
Contact: Lynn Westlund, Area Director (818) 342-001.
- Burbank YMCA. Volunteer opportunities: Basketball Program: coach, referee or score keeper, Child Watch Center. Gymnastics Program instructor's assistant, Aquatics assistant, Child Development Center, or Youth Fitness Center.
- Veteran's Hospital : Sepulveda ACC and Nursing Home, Sepulveda
Contact: Elaine Kibby or Karen Randle (818) 895-9493
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