FAITH AND SERVICE
Christian Service
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, and serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. Romans 12:9-13
The Holy Cross tradition places an emphasis on service, hospitality, and inclusion in honor of Saint Andre Bessette, a Brother of the Holy Cross Congregation. Our Christian Service program at Notre Dame aims to help give students the opportunity to use their gifts and talents while serving the often marginalized people of our community as well as being able to step outside of their comfort zone. It is our goal that students will be transformed into a more zealous and consciously aware community of leaders.
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“With eyes of faith, consider the greatness of your mission and the wonderful amount of good which you can accomplish.” – Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau
All students are required to participate in the Christian Service Program. This service plan flows directly from “The Mission” of our school and the Integrated Student Outcomes (ISO). This graduation requirement is in place to encourage students to utilize the many gifts, talents, and skills that they have been blessed with to help those in need. The Christian Service Program has a goal of making our students aware about the needs of some of the most dismissed people in our community.
Opportunities for completing service hours are posted on Canvas, outside the Christian Service office and many are announced over the PA system and in Theology classes throughout the year. Students may come to the Christian Service office to discuss different options at any time, and/or contact the Director of Christian Service.
Furthermore, there are monthly group service projects planned and coordinated by the Director of Christian Service in which students are encouraged to participate. Certain group projects may have a limit to the number of participants, and students will be signed up on a first come/first serve basis. These projects will be communicated to the students through the avenues mentioned above as well as through email. Questions about Christian Service may be directed to our Director of Christian Service.
Partnering with USC
We are proud to introduce the University of Southern California (USC) as our partner in our Junior Immersion program. This past September Immersion was our trial run, and USC was so impressed with our students and faculty that they have invited us back to host future Immersions on their campus.
Our September Immersion group engaged in mock climate change simulations and foreign affairs dialogue on global warming through the Department of Environmental Science and Center for Active Learning in International Studies; they participated in spiritual formation and interfaith dialogue through the USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life/Interfaith Council, and they shared in a time of worship (Mass) and reflection at Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center.
Through this partnership, USC will inform and inspire our future efforts of service, as we seek to create a more sustainable world to live in. We are committed to our Christian ethics of faith, stewardship, service, and respect. This is Immersion!
Our September Immersion group engaged in mock climate change simulations and foreign affairs dialogue on global warming through the Department of Environmental Science and Center for Active Learning in International Studies; they participated in spiritual formation and interfaith dialogue through the USC Office of Religious and Spiritual Life/Interfaith Council, and they shared in a time of worship (Mass) and reflection at Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center.
Through this partnership, USC will inform and inspire our future efforts of service, as we seek to create a more sustainable world to live in. We are committed to our Christian ethics of faith, stewardship, service, and respect. This is Immersion!
Students of Service
Christian Service on X2VOL
All Christian Service hours will be reported and recorded online on x2VOL. X2VOL provides students with an online and mobile way to track, report and view service hours at any time. Service records are authenticated and verified for each student.
By the end of their four years at Notre Dame, graduates will have completed a minimum of 100* hours of Christian Service (except in approved special circumstances). Students should complete their service for a non-profit organization in the Los Angeles Community, preferably. If the site is not listed as an approved site on either x2Vol, Canvas, or our school website, the student should seek approval from the Director of Christian Service. If a student has not completed their required service hours by the end of each semester, there will be a consequence in place such as possibly having to complete them during summer school; a larger service project, and/or a hold will be placed on their account, possibly affecting either graduation or school attendance/registration.
By the end of their four years at Notre Dame, graduates will have completed a minimum of 100* hours of Christian Service (except in approved special circumstances). Students should complete their service for a non-profit organization in the Los Angeles Community, preferably. If the site is not listed as an approved site on either x2Vol, Canvas, or our school website, the student should seek approval from the Director of Christian Service. If a student has not completed their required service hours by the end of each semester, there will be a consequence in place such as possibly having to complete them during summer school; a larger service project, and/or a hold will be placed on their account, possibly affecting either graduation or school attendance/registration.
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