CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Service is an important piece of a Christian education, thus an important aspect of Hayden’s culture. Hayden students are required to volunteer for 20 hours of service per year to help meet the needs of their parish and community. Students can start on their service hours for the next year at the completion of the previous school year. Allowing time for adjusting to high school, freshmen will be asked to volunteer for only 10 hours.
FRESHMEN
10 total | 5 parish hours, 3 Corporal Works of Mercy hours
SOPHOMORE
20 total | 10 parish hours, 5 Corporal Works of Mercy hours
JUNIOR
20 total | 10 parish hours, 5 Corporal Works of Mercy hours
SENIOR
20 total | 10 parish hours, 5 Corporal Works of Mercy hours
Half way through the year students must have half of their hours completed (Freshmen - 5; Sophomore, Junior, Senior - 10). These hours do not need to be specified, they can be either parish, Corporal Works of Mercy or other. Service forms will be accepted 1 month after completion of service.
In the Catholic tradition, the seven Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Christ and are the model of how to charitably treat our neighbors' bodily needs. Simply put, Corporal Works of Mercy are services performed for the poor and most vulnerable members of society. They include: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the homeless, comforting the sick, visiting those in prison, and burying the dead.
For those students that do not belong to a parish, speak to the Campus Minister. Arrangements will be made to suit your situation.
PROCESS
- Print a service hours form (link found below). You may also find blank forms located in the campus ministry room.
- Bring to the service experience and have it signed by your supervisor.
- Place the signed form in the labeled box located in the campus ministry room. Make sure to submit your form before 1 month has lapsed after service.
- Be sure to have the paperwork submitted in accordance with the timeline below.
2022-2023 SERVICE DUE DATES
- September 6 (Tuesday After Labor Day) - Summer hours due
- December 9 (Friday Before First Day of Finals) - Half of total hours due
- Hours do not need to be specified
- Freshmen - 5 hours
- Sophomore, Junior, Senior - 10 hours
- April 28 (Last Friday of April) - All Students must have TOTAL hours completed AND submitted.
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Award
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” | Mother Teresa of Calcutta
The Mother Teresa of Calcutta Award is given every year to one student from each grade who dedicates a significant amount of time to service, especially the Corporal Works of Mercy.
- Feed the hungry
- Give drink to the thirsty
- Clothe the naked
- Shelter the homeless
- Comfort the sick
- Visit those in prison
- Bury the dead
To be eligible, a student must complete 100 hours of service per year and complete a reflection essay. Among those eligible, a recipient will be chosen by the Campus Ministry team.
Questions?
For Student Questions or Outside Service Opportunities
Mrs. Morgan Swartz, Service Coordinator