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 | Rake-a-Difference |
| Date | November 3 |
| Time | 8:30 – 10:30 am |
| Location | St. Lambert’s Gym |
| Contact | Colleen Davis, 605-338-7042, cdavis@sfcss.org |
| Deadline to sign up | October 23 |
| Description | Meet in the school gym at 8:15 am on Saturday, Nov. 3 to fin out your raking team. The school address is 1000 S Bahnson Ave. Enter from the parish entrance. Teams will each rake two yards. The raking time is approximately 8:30-10:30 am. Bring a rake. Gloves are optional. Questions call Ms. Davis 605-338-7042 |
| Category | 2 |
| Event Name | Halloween Block Party |
| Date | October 27 |
| Time | 10:00 am to 1:45 pm |
| Location | The Banquet |
| Contact | Wendy, 605-335-7066 or Mary Reichelt, 605-335-7066 |
| Deadline to sign up | |
| Description | Activities to cover are pumpkin and face painting, making popcorn, scooping ice-cream, set up and clean up. We need 12 volunteers. Your lunch will be included |
| Category | 1 |
| Event Name | Prayer Bottles |
| Date | 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. |
| Category | 1 |
| Event Name | Child Care During SFO Meeting |
| Date | November 8, January 23, March 7 |
| Time | 6:00 -7:00 pm |
| Location | St. Lambert School |
| Contact | Colleen Davis, 605-338-7042, cdavis@sfcss.org |
| Deadline to sign up | November 1, January 16, February 28 |
| Description | Need 4 helps: Assist with child care during the SFO meeting |
| Category | 2 |
| Event Name | All Saints Party |
| Date | Saturday, November 3 |
| Time | 4:45 pm to 6:45 pm & 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm |
| Location | Christ the King |
| Contact | April Woody, 605-310-4683, cleanqueens67@yahoo.com |
| Deadline to sign up | November 1 |
| Description | We are in need of people to run games, help in the kitchen and help where they are needed. It’s a pretty fun night! |
| Category | 2 |
| Event Name | Women at the Well Childcare |
| Date | Multiple Days |
| Time | 1st & 3rd Saturdays each month 8:45 – 10:45 am |
| Location | St. Michael Parish Multi Purpose Room (door F by playground) |
| Contact | Rhonda Kelsey, 605-361-1600, rkelsey@stmichaelsfsd.org |
| Deadline to sign up | Thursdays |
| Description | We need two-three students to help us provide childcare while mothers are attending a bible study at Women at the Well. |
| Category | 2 |
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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.
