The central message is simple; our faith is profoundly social. We cannot be called truly "Catholic" unless we hear and heed the Church's call to serve those in need and work for justice and peace. Communities of Salt and Light, U.S. Bishops, 1993

"Catholicism does not call us to abandon the world, but to help shape it. This does not mean leaving worldly tasks and responsibilities, but transforming them." Everyday Christianity: To Hunger and Thirst for Justice, U.S. Bishops, November, 1988.

1. Service Hours -Every student is required to complete a minimum of five (5) service hours per quarter which can be at the same service site or various sites.
2. Grade - Accountability - 10% of each student's religion grade will be determined by the successful completion of the required service and service reflection. (Each religion teacher will grade his or her students' reflection paper.)
3. Individual Projects - The service coordinator will provide a current and ongoing list of service opportunities within the community which students can seek to complete individually. All opportunities will be posted on the service bulletin board and on the web page.
4. Group Projects - Each quarter the service coordinator will provide several large scale group service projects sponsored by SHDHS (provided there are adequate chaperones)
5. Supervision - Each SHDHS group sponsored service project will have sufficient supervision and be compliant with diocesan VIRTUS regulations. Faculty, staff, and parent volunteers are needed to help supervise each project. Projects and a list of chaperone duties will be posted on the web and the Service Bulletin board.

Please Note:
1. Working to serve friends, family or neighbors does not meet the Service requirements set forth by St. Henry District High School. There are special circumstances surrounding service and will need to be discussed with service coordinator PRIOR to performing the service.
   
   
   Examples of inappropriate service:
   • Filing at a Doctor's office.
   • Babysitting for a friend.
   • Cutting grass or raking leaves for a neighbor.
2. If there is any doubt that a certain project will be counted as appropriate for service, please obtain pre-approval (in writing) from the Service Coordinator.
3. All students will receive a personal Service Portfolio with all pertinent information (due dates, log, requirements and reflections). Students are encouraged to log all service hours, not just the minimum required. This information will be very valuable for college applications and future vocation choices.

Required Documentation for all Grade Levels:
1. All reflection papers must be typed (12 font, MLA style) and at least one page in length. Include your name, service location, date and class in upper left hand corner. There are different reflection questions for each quarter. Staple the reflection paper to the service verification form.
2. Students are responsible for submitting a completed service verification form (which includes obtaining the signature and phone number of the adult in charge of the service activity) and the reflection paper on or before the due date.
3. Late service reflection papers will typically NOT be accepted. Special circumstances need to be discussed with Mrs. Kaiser (mkaiser@shdhs.org) and approved in writing. Credit will NOT be given without a reflection paper. 5 points will be deducted if a signature is not obtained from a parent or the supervisor of the service.