Christian Service

Every year Nativity students are asked to serve others as Jesus Christ served his community. Volunteering  (without compensation) is an important part of spiritual growth and promotes a healthy community. Service should be a challenge and an opportunity to put on display our students' Catholic values in their communities.

Requirements for the 2023-2024
Christian Service Hours are the following: 

Kindergarten classroom hours 
First Grade – classroom hours 
Second Grade – classroom hours 
Third Grade - classroom hours
Fourth Grade - 4 hours 
Fifth Grade – 6 hours 
Sixth Grade – 10 hours 
Seventh Grade – 15 hours 
Eighth Grade – 20 hours 

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Any number of hours may be gained by altar serving, choir, or church ministry.

A maximum number of 10 hours may be gained for service as a Student Council member.

Kindergarten through 3rd grades will monitor hours completed as a whole class.
​All other grades will keep track using the Christian Service Tracking Sheet to record service hours.  ​

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Christian Service Ideas

• Serve in parish ministry: altar serving, choir, greeters, food drives, etc.
• Organize a campus clean-up day or a beach or park clean up day.
• Help at an animal rescue pet adoption day.
• Help an elderly neighbor take out their trash, wash their car, rake leaves, etc.
• Organize a clothes drive to donate to the needy.
• Keep score, stats or time at a CYO volleyball or basketball game.
• Make rosaries to give away.
• Make blankets for the homeless.
• Water a neighbor’s plants.
• Feed and/or walk a neighbor's dog while they’re away.
• Help a teacher organize bookshelves, clean whiteboards, or organize desks/chairs, etc.

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​These are just a few ideas. Remember that the service hours must be provided to people not related to you. 
​You may also not receive money or any goods for providing the service. If you have questions about whether or not a volunteer opportunity will count as service, ask your teacher. 
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IMPORTANT: You must seek parent permission before volunteering service to a neighbor or any agency.
​Parent supervision is recommended.

Student Christian Service Hours Awards 
Grades 4-8 after completing the required number of Christian Service hours will receive a certificate at the end of the year.

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