Christian Service Opportunities
Purpose:
The purpose of the service program for students at O’Gorman High School, by virtue of their baptismal call, is putting faith into action, words into deeds and reinforcing the gospel message that Jesus, our model, came not to be served but to serve. It is our hope that our students learn that love of God cannot be separated from love of neighbor, and that the habit of service will last a lifetime. The following service program is required of all freshmen, sophomores, juniors & seniors who are enrolled in a Theology course. More information on student expectations and guidelines for service can be found in the student/parent handbook.
To earn service hours, parents/guardians and students could consider options such as:
School sponsored service opportunities are announced in the school bulletin and in our Theology classes.
* School sponsored service opportunities are available in the Campus Ministry Office (K-100) (School provides supervision)
* Parish activities
* Diocesan activities
* Volunteering at agencies that assist the poor in our community (e.g. The Banquet, St. Francis House, etc.)
* Volunteering at a nursing home or hospital
* Other areas (Students are required to confer with their Theology teacher prior to any service opportunity that is questionable in its eligibility to qualify for service hours.)
Parents and students are responsible for verifying the location of the service, level of safety and supervision provided by the supervisor, the type of Christian service being performed and transportation for their student involved with outside of school sponsored service opportunities.
*Parents and students are responsible for version
| Event Name | St. Mary SFO Child Care |
| Date | Monday, September 10 |
| Time | 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm |
| Location | St. Mary School Gym |
| Contact | Michelle Shields, 605-321-6165, mshields@sfcss.org |
| Deadline to sign up | September 9 |
| Description | Assist with childcare during our SFO meeting. Report to MPR or Gym at St. Mary on September 10 at 6:15 pm. Text Michelle Shields at 605-321-6165 or send an email to mshields@sfcss.org if interested! |
| Category | 2 |
| Event Name | Knights 5K & Fun Run |
| Date | October 13 |
| Time | Friday, October 12 4 – 6 pm
Saturday, October 13 8 am – 12:30 pm |
| Location | Check in at OGHS Cafeteria |
| Contact | Betsy Weber bweber@sfcss.org work: 575-3391 |
| Deadline to sign up | October 8 |
| Description | Help with kids’ race, help with supervised kids area during 5K, clean-up post-race |
| Category | 9 |
| Event Name | Prayer Bottles |
| Date | September 25, October 23 & November 27 |
| Time | 6-7 pm |
| Location | Avera Prairie Center Atrium |
| Contact | Carol Rogers, 605-322-3254, carol.rogers@avera.org |
| Deadline to sign up | By 3 pm day of the event |
| Description | Participants will create small bottles filled with symbols and prayers to offer comfort and encouragement to those on the cancer journey. Participants may want to bring a favorite verse or prayer along. |
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Interested in school sponsored Christian service opportunities –
Contact: nwellington@sfcss.org
Students will track their service hours by recording the date, location, hours of service, description of work, phone number and a signature of the supervisor for that particular service opportunity. Students must print off and use the Christian Verification Form provided on this page.
