Among the goals and criteria that articulate the essence of the Sacred Heart school in the United States Goal Three matches JPIC commitment: Commitment to educate to a social awarness which impels to action.

  • The school educates to a critical consciousness that leads its total community to analyze and reflect on the values of society and to act for justice.
  • The school offers all its members opportunities for direct service and advocacy and instills a life-long commitment to service.
  • The school is linked in a reciprocal manner with ministries among people who are poor, marginalized and suffering from injustice.
  • In our multicultural world, the school prepares and inspires students to be active, informed, and responsible citizens locally, nationally, and globally.
  • The school teaches respect for creation and prepares students to be stewards of the earth's resources.

In an effort to instill community awareness and involvement in all of our students,  and to build bridges of relationship between people of difference, community service is a regular, integral part of the Upper School. Each student in Grades 10-12 participates in a service activity weekly, with placements lasting one academic year.  Grade 9 visits different service placements to help them learn their options for the following year.  Community Service experiences can include:

  • Teacher aide duties in neighboring public school classrooms
  • Work in food distribution centers
  • Placements with the disabled, elderly and needy

The community service program is comprehensive, incorporating social analysis, an annual project and reflection/journaling.

The community service program has been serving local non-profits (hospitals, animal shelters, schools etc) for over 45 years.

People being served

People being served : Agents of transformation (Educators)

Age group : Children 0-17

Number of participants : 251-500

Schedule

Project status : Ongoing

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Overview

Society presence : United States/Canada

Focus of the project : People

JPIC Imperative :

UN Sustainable Development Goals :