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Cardinal Newman Community Service Guidelines
All Cardinal Newman students are required to complete a certain number hours of community service each year. These guidelines have been developed to assist students in planning service work and determining which hours will fulfill these requirements.
Some of these policies may be different from years past. These guidelines are current for the 2007-2008 academic year. Guidelines will be reviewed and revised every summer, with new guidelines being distributed yearly. Any questions should be addressed to Tony Haughey, Community Outreach Coordinator. His office is located in room 109 of Ursuline Hall or he can me reached at 782-2814, ext. 38 or thaughey(a)cnhs.org.
Community Service Hour FAQs
How many hours are required?
- Students in grades 7, 8 an 9 are required to complete 20 service hours.
- Students in grades 10 are required to complete 30 service hours.
- Students in grades 11 and 12 are required to complete 40 service hours.
Completed community service hour forms documenting the hours served are to be returned to the student’s theology teacher to be recorded. At the discretion of the theology teacher, a portion of the student’s grade each semester may be determined by the service hours completed. Print out the Community Service Hours Form (6 KB) 
What type of work is acceptable as service hours?
- No work for any organization whose philosophy is contrary to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church is acceptable.
- No work for any for-profit organization or company in the course of its business is acceptable. Work in connection with a company’s charitable and service activity is accepted. For example, working in a lawyer’s office organizing a file for a client which is a charity is not accepted. Volunteering at the law office’s blood drive is acceptable.
Nothing can be received in return for the service. This includes money, gifts, etc. Recognition by the organization is acceptable. - No service done for the benefit of an immediate family member is accepted, without the prior approval of the Community Outreach Coordinator.
- Service to Cardinal Newman School should be a part of the student’s life and is accepted as part of the service requirements in limited amounts. Upperclassmen should not use service to the school to meet the minimum requirements without the approval of the Community Outreach Coordinator. No more than 10 hours can be applied to the minimum required.
- Service to the parish should be a part of every member’s life and will be accepted in a limited capacity. Acceptable service would include volunteering for other organizations within the parish, such as the Senior Citizens, Respite Care, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, or youth group service activities. Service at the liturgical worship is accepted on a limited basis. Altar service, ushering, choir, etc. can be accepted for no more than 10 hours in any academic year.
- Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors should strive to include service that involves direct ministry to the poor and suffering. These students will be encouraged to ‘get their hands dirty’ in the name of service.
What are some examples of acceptable service activities?
Working at a non-profit animal shelter caring for God’s creatures, working at a nursing home, helping with Home Works or Habitat for Humanity or similar groups, preparing food for a soup kitchen, volunteering at Providence Hospital.These are just some of the opportunities presented to the students. The student is encouraged to use his or her imagination and interests in deciding what to do.
What else should be considered?
- Age appropriate service is important. Middle school students should not be involved in certain ministries requiring more maturity. Older students should limit non-hands on activities, such as walk-a-thons.
- Mr. Haughey will address any questionable service forms. If the parent or the student has any question as to the appropriateness of any service, please call him immediately. It is preferred that contact is made before the service is completed.
- Hobbies, interests, and career possibilities should be used to make decisions and focus service.
All minimum service hours are due for underclassmen upon returning from Easter Break. All senior hours must be completed by the end of the first semester. An extension will be granted for students participating in the Spring Home Works Blitz.
**Are you looking for local organizations and clubs to volunteer for? Here is a list of organizations and their contacts. For more information on this list or if you are an organization who would like to be featured on our Community Service Contact List, please contact Mr. Haughey at 803.787.3275 ext. 38. View the Community Service Contact List (11 KB)
phone | 803-782-2814
fax | 803-782-9314
fax | 803-782-9314
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