Sophomore Year
"It is the Lord who sees justice done for the orphan and the widow, who loves the stranger and gives him food and clothing.  Love the stranger then, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt" (Deuteronomy 10:18)."

The theme of sophomore service is "Friends," an especially important theme at this time in students' development, as they are being given more social responsibility and independence. Students are encouraged to meet their service requirement with other Jesuit sophomores taking Theology 2B. At least three hours ("core hours") must be direct service with a marginalized community, e.g., the homeless or developmentally disabled. The Christian Service office sponsors monthly projects for groups of sophomores at Wellspring Women's Center, Maryhouse Day Shelter for Women, and Mustard Seed School for homeless children. Transportation to two Catholic elementary schools is provided eight weeks each semester for sophomores who wish to tutor children after school.

Sophomores 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 is supported by the Sophomore Retreat Program. A directory of ongoing service opportunities is given to the students in class and is available on the Christian Service website; additionally, new service opportunities are posted in classrooms, the service office, and online.