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SERVICE CONTRACT | JUNIOR/SENIOR PAPER | FROSH/SOPH PAPER | RECOMMENDATIONS | TIME LOG

Printable Version of the 2008-2009 Time Log & Verification Form

ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE PROGRAM

Service Contract

In keeping with the mission of Jesus Christ and the Church to love and serve one another, St. Francis High School requires our students to participate in a Christian Service Program. By completing 60 service hours prior to graduation, our hope is that students will make service to others, especially those in need, the very foundation of their lives.

We ask our students to use their gifts of time and talent beyond the home and family. Service hours are not meant to replace household chores and family responsibilities. Rather, we ask your sons and daughters to serve in the following ways:

• Freshman 15 hours centered on neighborhood and local community
• Sophomore 15 hours centered on parish or school community
• Junior 15 hours centered on helping those in need in the wider community
• Senior 15 hours centered on helping those in need in the wider community

By April 15 students will submit their Service Project (Time Log and Reflection Paper)to their Religion teacher (juniors/seniors not in second semester Religion will submit their paperwork to their first semester teacher). Service program forms and the Reflection Paper rubric can be found at http://www.sfhsnet.org/top/studentsvcs/cmin-svchours.htm for you to download and print.

• Seniors who have not submitted their Service Project by April 15, 2009 will be required to attend school Thursday, May 14 th, and Friday, May 15 th in order to fulfill this graduation requirement.
• Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen who have not submitted their Service Project by April 15, 2009 will have 5 hours of service added and will not be permitted to start school in August until all service requirements are met.

It is the responsibility of the student to find his or her own service by paying attention to the many opportunities offered by the Office of Pastoral Ministry: listen for daily announcements, check the service bulletin board, talk with your religion teacher or check out the website. Service trips are available where students, faculty and parents travel to different locations to serve our local communities and beyond.

We hope this program provides valuable opportunities to our students to help others and make the world a better place. We thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.

Blessings on your school year,

Diane Mercadante                                           Peter Shaughnessy
Director of Pastoral Ministry                          Assistant Principal of Student Life
                                                                            Religion Department Chair

Junior and Senior Theological Reflection Paper Requirements
St. Francis High School Service Program

Your Time Log and Reflection Paper are due by April 15, 2009 ! The paper must be typed, 1 inch margins, double spaced, 12 point type, have a proper heading, and be 2-3 pages.

1. In the first section you should briefly describe the place (where) and nature (what you did) of your Christian service.
2. Tell us brief stories about significant experiences you had during your service experience. Why and/or how did your experience affect you?
3. Reflect on a passage/story from Scripture, and show how an event at your placement is connected to, or inspired by the Scriptures. Include the specific book, chapter and verse.
4. Relate your service experience to what you have learned in your Religion classes.
5. Reflect on how this experience of service has helped you to understand your own life experiences. Did your experience change your beliefs/attitudes in any way?
6. Last, reflect on the importance of Christian service in your life. Tell us what role service will play in your life in the future.
7. If you have any questions regarding this paper, see your teacher or Mrs. Mercadante, the Director of Pastoral Ministry, well in advance of the due date!

SERVICE CONTRACT | JUNIOR/SENIOR PAPER | FROSH/SOPH PAPER | RECOMMENDATIONS | TIME LOG

Freshman and Sophomore Theological Reflection Paper
St. Francis High School Service Program

Your Time Log and Reflection Paper are due by April 15, 2009 ! The paper must be typed, 1 inch margins, double spaced, 12 point type, have a proper heading, and be 1-2 pages.

1. In the first section you should briefly describe the place (where) and nature (what you did) of your Christian service.
2. Tell us brief stories about significant experiences you had during your service experience. Why and/or how did your experience affect you?
3. Reflect on a passage/story from Scripture, and show how an event at your placement is connected to, or inspired by the Scriptures. Include the specific book, chapter and verse.
4. Reflect on how this experience of service has helped you to understand your own life experiences. Did your experience change your beliefs/attitudes in any way?
5. Last, reflect on the importance of Christian service in your life. Tell us what role service will play in your life in the future.
6. If you have any questions regarding this paper, see your teacher or Mrs. Mercadante, the Director of Pastoral Ministry, well in advance of the due date!

Recommendations for Each Grade Level
St. Francis High School Service Program

Below is a list of suggested service sites/placements.
Students should get the approval of their Religion teacher or the Director of Pastoral Ministry before starting service.

SERVICE CONTRACT | JUNIOR/SENIOR PAPER | FROSH/SOPH PAPER | RECOMMENDATIONS | TIME LOG

Time Log and Verification Form
St. Francis High School Service Project  

Name: ____________________________             Class of ’09, ’10, ’11, ‘12

Complete one box below for each service site or placement. Return this form to your Religion teacher with your reflection paper by April 15, 2009 .