"What kind of man is needed today? A man who is a ‘man for others,’ gifted with conscience, intelligence and power, called out of himself, to give himself to others in love. Only he who loves fully realizes himself as a man." -- Pedro Arrupe, S.J.,  Former Superior General, Society of Jesus

2008 Social Justice Summit on the Death Penalty Pictures

2007 Ignatian Family Teach-In Pictures

Director of Christian Services: Joanne Castronovo ext. 205

Asst. Director of Christian Services: Maureen McLaughlin ext. 327

• Freshman Year:

Freshman Year:

The theme of the Freshman Service Project is “Family.” Students are asked to reflect on their role within their families and to act in service on behalf of their families. Freshmen are required to complete 16 hours of Service, at least half of which must be done either for their families or with their families, in the community. Global Studies instructors facilitate students’ projects and reflection. Students cannot earn a grade in Global Studies without completing their Christian Service requirement.


Freshman Service Book

Service opportunities Has opportunities for all levels, please look for Frosh/Soph opportunities.

Freshmen Christian Service Time Sheet

Hands on Sacramento Service Opportunities

• Sophomore Year:

The theme of the sophomore project is "Friends,"an especially important theme at this time in the students' development, as they are being given more social responsibility and independence. Students are asked to examine their role within their community of friends. In addition to keeping a journal of reflection questions about their friendships, they are required to complete 16 hours of service either on or off campus.  8 of these hours need to be done with other Jesuit sophomores taking Theology 2B. Sophomores can fulfill their requirement through projects such as the Wellspring Breakfast Program, the Mustardseed Lunch Program, the St. Joseph's/John Paul II after school tutoring program, Special Olympics, or Block J activities on campus.   Sophs will also need to write a reflection essay at the end of their semester in Theology 2B. The program is facilitated through the sophomore Theology curriculum, and the theme will be supported by the Sophomore Retreat Program.  Sophomores should see Ms. McLaughlin if they need help with projects.

 

Sophomore Service Book

Service opportunities Has opportunities for all levels, please look for Frosh/Soph opportunities Other places to volunteer - check out these websites: **Hands on Sacramento **Special Olympics Northern California events

Soph Contract and Confirmation of Service Forms

• Junior Year:

Junior Year:

The theme of the Junior Service Project is “Service Through Direct Involvement.” By now, students have examined their personal responsibility within familial and social relationships and are ready to make a more significant contribution to the larger community. Juniors are required to complete 16 hours of Service at non-profit agencies that serve people who are in some way challenged, i.e., physically, developmentally, economically or academically. Social Justice instructors facilitate students’ projects and reflection. Students cannot earn a grade in Social Justice without completing their Christian Service requirement.

It is during the junior year that students have the opportunity to participate in the Overnight Immersion “Plunge” at Loaves & Fishes, a 24-hour immersion experience designed to give students an opportunity to experience poverty “from the inside.” There is an application process for this experience.


Junior Service Book   2008 Summer Christian Service

Service Placements

Contract, Evaluation& Time Sheet

• Senior Year:

Senior Year:

The senior year is a continuation of what was begun during the junior year. Seniors are required for graduation to enroll in a course called, “Christian Service.” They attend orientation sessions the first week of school and complete 50 hours of Service at non-profit agencies that serve people who are in some way challenged, i.e., physically, developmentally, economically or academically. Their reflection is facilitated by faculty member in monthly reflection groups.

Seniors have the option of fulfilling their Service requirement the summer before senior year by enrolling in a school-sponsored program. These include: a 4-week summer school Christian Service class where 50 hours of service are completed locally; foreign immersion trips; volunteering as counselors at summer camps for the handicapped and at-risk youth. There is an application process for summer opportunities.

 

 

Service Homework	Service Placements	Evaluation Forms
Reflection Group & Homework Schedule Work Schedule Calendar             Time Sheets
Final Reflection Essay                                   Final Visual Project

"The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us."  -Dorothy Day

CHRISTIAN SERVICE PROGRAM

JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL

SACRAMENTO, CA

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