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Preparing Students for lives of Christian leadership and service. 

 

A prayer to direct our service

Creator God, help us honor the dignity of all people, especially those in whom God’s face may be difficult to recognize. Inspire us to help protect human life in all its stages, at home and around the world. Amen.

 

Why do we prioritize service?

It is our mission at McGill-Toolen Catholic High School to prepare our students for lives of Christian leadership and service. Because of this mission outcome, we believe that our students should both read the Gospel and live the Gospel. When our service flows from a desire to bring Christ to each and every person, all made in the image and likeness of God, our Creator, it is not done for our own sake or to check a box. Rather, serving others allows us to be Christ for others – it allows us to be the poor widow who offered her whole livelihood (Mark 12), to be the good samaritan who showed unthinkable mercy (Luke 10), or to be the four men lowering a paralytic through a roof to encounter Jesus (Mark 2). 

 

Student Service Hour Requirements

Fall Semester - 10 Hours 

  • Service hours completed during the summer may be used for the Fall semester requirement, but must be turned in within the first two weeks of school. 

Spring Semester - 10 Hours

 

Approved Service Guidelines 

  • Service completed for: a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
  • Service completed for/with youth groups, teams, clubs, organizations
  • Service opportunities listed on the McT Approved Service List
  • Service completed for the Church: lectors, altar servers, musicians, VBS, children’s liturgy, etc.

 

Specific Examples of what will NOT be accepted

  • Any work done for pay
  • Working without pay at a for-profit organization/business (internships, family business, etc)
  • Work or tasks done for family members

 

Approved Service Examples

  • Hospital Volunteer                                                 
  • Altar Server, Lector, Cantor (unpaid) at Mass                                                       
  • Mission trip                                                             
  • Vacation Bible School                                 
                
  • Teaching CCD classes   
  • Volunteering at nursing homes 
  • Volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity
  • Serving as a tutor with Mu Alpha Theta, NHS, etc.
  • Volunteering with the Green Club at McT
  • Volunteer at the Boys/Girls Club 
  • Deliver meals to poor or shut-ins 
  • Serve meals at a shelter 
  • Personally organize meal trains for families who have just welcomed a newborn child, families or individuals who are recovering from illness/injury/surgery, or for families who have suffered the death of a loved one. 
  • Friends of Exceptional Children Activities
  • Signing up for a prayer slot with the 40 Days for Life Campaign 
  • Volunteer as a McT summer camp counselor
  • Volunteering with Camp Rap a Hope; Camp Smile 
  • Volunteering with L’Arche  
  • Little Sisters of the Poor Lawn Party or volunteering at the LSOP Sacred Heart Residence 
  • Key Club Activities 
  • Volunteering at or personally preparing meals and delivering them to McKemie Place or Mary’s Shelter
  • Volunteer work with Catholic Social Services
  • Volunteer work with 2B pregnancy resource centers 
  • Volunteer work with the Ronald McDonald House 
  • Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award Projects
  • Volunteer work with Bay Area Food Bank or similar organization
  • Set up or clean-up at church events/festivals                   
  • Attend Catholic Heart Work Camp or other similar activities



Resources: Why do we serve?