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Service Opportunities: *Remember, This year you are submitting the hours on the X2Vol platform.
1. Why is there a Service Requirement?- The purpose of required service is to give the young people the opportunity to use the Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety. Fear of God.
- These Gifts of the Holy Spirit help us "discern" what projects meet the call of Jesus and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to serve the "least of brothers & sisters." To not just do "good" during our 10 hours each year, but to do and discern "great" things.
- These Gifts of the Holy Spirit will help us not only be "good citizens" on earth, but they will help us become "Citizens of Heaven," the Kingdom of God.
2. What is the Expectation for 7th & 8th grade Confirmation Prep Program?- 10 Hours of Christian Service
- Put in other words, 10 Hours of Corporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy
- Helping the "The Least, the Lost, and the Last"
What Qualifies? What does Not Qualify? A generous service to any of the following groups: the less fortunate, the needy, the dependent, the lonely, the poor - An act of Mercy (Corporal or Spiritual)
- Additionally, any service carried out, which is geared towards a life of service in the Church would also satisfy the required service hours.
- Assisting at Special Olympic or Special Needs programs
- Just4Kixx (Soccer)
- Kings & Queens Cheer-ability Team
- Assisting at Food Pantries/Soup Kitchens
- Acts of Mercy towards the elderly (visiting, singing Christmas Carols, etc.)
- Assisting with CCD on Sunday Mornings, Teaching the Faith, VBS
- Participating in the "Works of Mercy" events sponsored by the St. Bens CYO
A selfless activity that may indeed be generous, but is not oriented towards the less fortunate, the needy, the dependent, the lonely, or the poor.
This Includes:- Assisting a Sports Team (unless it is special needs)
- Athletic competitions (unless it is special needs)
- Chores for family members
- Helping a family member at their office/job.
7th Grade 8th Grade # of Hours Expected (10) to be logged on X2Vol (10) to be logged on X2Vol Type of Service Expected Ideally Christian, Parish Based Ministry geared toward their life of service in the Church. (See above)
Corporal & Spiritual Works of MercyChristian, Parish Based Ministry, geared toward their life of service in the Church.
Corporal & Spiritual Works of MercyExamples of Expected Service (See Above, "What Qualifies?")
Altar Server, Screen Operator, Junior Lector, Help with the Coat Drive, Assist at Sunday morning Traditional RE program, Written Reflection Yes, Typed & email to saverino@stbenedictnj.org or bring to Office of Faith Formation DUE: Sunday, February 26th, 2023 Yes, Typed & brought to class Sunday, February 26th, 2023