Student Service Hours

Service Requirement Policy

It is through Jesus’ example of service that we are called to serve. “Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). We are called to imitate Christ in all things, and because He spent His life in constant service, we must spend our lives serving others just as Christ taught us. Service is at the very core of our identity as Catholics, which is why we make it a priority here at Charlotte Catholic. Service hours are a requirement to graduate from CCHS.

• Annual Requirement: Each year, students in grades 9–12 are required to complete and submit service hours, with at least 5 hours designated as Parish Service. Freshmen will submit 10 hours. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will submit 20 hours each year.
• Graduation Requirement: To graduate, students must complete a total of 70 approved service hours over four years. (Total hours will be adjusted if years enrolled is less than four).
• Submission Deadline: Each year service hours must be submitted by March 1st to be logged and approved.
• Documentation Requirement: Students will be required to document the service activity (pictures may be included) on Canvas.
• Service Opportunities: Campus Ministry will assist in finding service opportunities for students, including parish hours for students that do not have a home parish. Students should consult the Campus Ministry Coordinator regarding if an activity is approved or non-approved.
• For further information, please consult the Campus Ministry link on the school website.

Approved Service Activities (including, but not limited to):

• Volunteering at a food drive
• Volunteering at a day care
• Volunteering at a homeless shelter
• Altar Serving
• Summer VBS Camp
• Setting/cleaning up for parish events

Non-Approved Service Activities (including, but not limited to):

• Service for family members 
• Youth group activities for one's own benefit, such as raising money for one’s own youth group trip
• Working for a political campaign
• Work done while serving a detention
• Any work for which you are paid/compensated

If you have any further questions please feel free to email anthony.quintero@cchsemail.org