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 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | Craft Fair Clean Up |
| Date | October 20 |
| Time | 3:00 – 5:00 pm |
| Location | St. Lambert School |
| Contact | Colleen Davis, cdavis@sfcss.org |
| Deadline to sign up | October 12 |
| Description | Need 8 helpers: Putting tables and chairs away, sweeping hallways/rooms, vacuuming |
| 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.
