Christian Service

One of the ways in which Christians are called to live out their baptismal promises is through works of charity, therefore, all students enrolled at De La Salle Collegiate are required to perform acts of Christian service. Unlike the charitable acts and good efforts made by secular people, we as Christians believe that charity is a sacramental act which has the power to open the gates of heaven. When we give to those in need and reach out to the poor in love, we give to Jesus. "Each one of them is Jesus in disguise." +St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Furthermore, the impetus for requiring Christian service is a direct result of the Gospel mandates: to love God and to love your neighbor.

Jesus says, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me... Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me." (Matthew 25:35-36;40)

Part of the mission of Campus Ministry is to provide Christian service opportunities that nourish and nurture the spiritual growth of each student at De La Salle Collegiate. Christian service is central to our Catholic-Lasallian tradition, because we recognize the presence of God active in our lives.

Students are required to log their volunteer hours with Helper Helper.