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 2024-2025
Christian Service Hours are the following: 

Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade will fulfill their service hours with a whole-class project.

4th Grade – 4 hours 

5th Grade – 6 hours 

6th Grade – 10 hours 

7th Grade – 15 hours 

8th Grade – 20 hours 

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.  ​

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.
​
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.
These are just a few ideas. Remember that the service hours must be provided to people not related to you.  Also, money or goods may not be received for providing the service. If you have questions about whether or not a volunteer opportunity will count as service, please ask your teacher. 
​
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 of accomplishing this noble goal at the end of the year.

Nativity Catholic School ​| Torrance

QUICK LINKS

CONTACT US
APPLY NOW
DONATE

CONTACT

Office:  (310) 328-5387
 
Fax:       (310) 328-5365

Address:
2371 W. Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90501

Hours

M-F: 8am - 3pm

Telephone

Phone: (310) 328-5387
Fax: (310) 328-5365

Email

[email protected]
(c) 2014 Nativity Catholic School, 2371 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90501