Annual Requirements
BE TRANSFORMED BY LOVE
"For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat..." Matthew 25
Updated Requirements for 2023-2024
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Christian Service Learning Program has been modified. Now that the crisis is over, we will resume our regular Christian Service Learning requirements which is 100 hours over the course of four years. Beginning this year, each year will have a service focus to help foster a life of service. All hours must be logged on x2VOL with a written paragraph reflection connecting the service to lessons in the theology classes, verified by a site supervisor and then finally approved by the theology teacher. Then, the hours are accorded to the student's record.
SENIORS: The seniors will earn their hours during Senior Service Week in November which will fulfill the graduation requirement. More information will be released to the seniors via Canvas/email. Focus: Serving the community in community.
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FRESHMEN : Students in Grades 9, 10, 11 will need to earn 25 hours total.
GRADE 9: 25 hours required; focus family/elementary
GRADE 10: 25 hours required; focus church/place of worship
GRADE 11: 25 hours required; focus community
GRADE 12: Attendance at Senior Service Week during which all hours will be accorded.
FOCUS and OPPORTUNITIES
Focus for 9th grade: FAMILY / ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
10 hours of service at your elementary or in your family
5 hours provided in class making rosaries for our sister school in Uganda and serving at NDAE
Earn another 10 hours by continuing with your elementary/family service or choosing from other Christian Service Opportunities offered throughout the school year.
Essay Reflection written in Theology class in May.
Focus for 10th grade: PARISH/PLACE OF WORSHIP
10 hours of service in your parish or place of worship
5 hours provided in class making prayer bracelets for those preparing to receive the Sacraments and serving at NDAE
Earn another 10 hours by continuing with your parish work or choosing from other Christian Service Opportunities offered throughout the school year.
Essay Reflection written in Theology class in May.
Focus for 11th grade: COMMUNITY
10 hours of service in your community
5 hours provided in class learning about hunger in Los Angeles and serving at the LA Regional Food Bank
Earn another 10 hours by continuing with your parish work or choosing from other Christian Service Opportunities offered throughout the school year.
Essay Reflection written in Theology class in May.
Focus for 12th grade:
25 hours of service provided during Senior Service Week in November
Opportunities Include:
Nazareth House for the Elderly
Kenneth Hahn State Park
Salvin Special Education School//NDAE
Claris Health Pregnancy Center
Visitation //St. Anastasia //St. Sebastian
OPICA Senior Center
NDAE
NDA Main Office
NDA Visual and Performing Arts
NDA Marketing/Social Media
Essay Reflection written in Theology class in May.
Annual NDA LAMP Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive
1 bag of canned/boxed items (2 hours)
2 bags of canned/boxed items (4 hours)
Annual NDA Homeboy Industries Christmas Toy Drive
1 toy for a child 1- 13 years old (2 hours)
2 toys for children 1-13 years old (4 hours)
Annual NDA Lenten Canned Food Drive
2 bags of canned/boxed items (2 hours)
4 bags of canned/boxed items (4 hours)
Homeboy Industries Christmas CARnaval Volunteer
Usually the Thursday before Christmas
Hours vary- typically a 3 hour shift
5K Walks for charity; registration needed (5 hours)
Homeboy Industries (Sept 23)
AIDS Walk/Run LA (Oct 15)
Race for the Cure (Oct 29)
Autism Speaks at Dodger Stadium (Dec 30)
SND Nun Run 5K at La Reina HS (Feb 3)
Volunteer assistant for NDAE Athletics (*Coach Hall)
Volleyball (after school)
Basketball (after school)
Track and Field (after school)
Regal Athletic Summer Camps Volunteer (*Coach Hall)
Indoor Volleyball (15 hours)
Beach Volleyball (15 hours)
Basketball (15 hours)
Summer Student Spruce Up Squad (*Ms. Lagrimas)
Uniform Sales (4 hours)
Organizing (4 hours)
Welcome Camp Class of 2027 (*Ms. Lagrimas)
Behind the scenes (4 hours)
Facilitator (7 hours)
NDAE Backstage Performing Arts Electives (*Mrs. Duerr)
Tech Support (4-10 hours)
Stage Crew/Management (4-10 hours)
*Approval required