Service Program - Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

5-8th grade service program

We are all part of the family of God, brothers and sisters. Just like in our own family, we love and help each other however we can. God calls us to help and serve all of our brothers and sisters especially the poor and vulnerable. For the poor, Jesus chooses to dwell in a special way: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35.

When we are doing service, we are being the hands and feet of Jesus. When we are doing service, we are loving God and our neighbor. When we are doing service we are encountering Jesus in each person we serve.

Service helps us become faith-filled people and gives us the opportunity to demonstrate compassion, consideration, and respect for others. Service allows us to live our faith and encounter the love of Jesus as He works through us and as we meet Him in each person we serve.
5th – 8th grade students have service journals to reflect in and keep track of their service work throughout the year. Students carry their journal through these four years and can see the service they have accomplished.
Service is incorporated into the school culture, ensuring that students learn the value of serving others in our local and global communities. Each class participates in a service project that serves our local or global community.