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Service Learning

Living the Gospel Through Action and Presence

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Program Overview

Our service program honors the legacy of Br. Robert Carberry and fulfills the mission of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

During his decades of service as a Holy Cross brother here at Saint Francis Br. Robert would often ask a single question, “What do you need?” He asked this to colleagues, students, families and neighbors, and while the needs changed over the years, the question and Br. Robert’s commitment to responding to those needs never did.

Over the course of their four years, our students repeatedly ask Br. Robert’s question to our most vulnerable neighbors, and then act courageously to meet those needs to grow in solidarity with our vulnerable neighbors.

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“Our efforts, which are [Christ’s], reach out to the afflicted and in a preferential way to the poor and the oppressed. We come not just as servants but as their neighbors, to be with them and of them.”

Holy Cross Constitution 2:13

Service Requirements

 

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Freshman Service

The freshman service requirement is 10 hours total:

  • 5 Andre Hours (On-Campus, supporting school events in Athletics, Activities, Admissions, Institutional Advancement, etc.)
     
  • 5 Direct Service Hours with a vulnerable population (Off-Campus)

Freshman Service Hours Due Date -- Friday, April 11, 2025

 

Sophomore Service

The sophomore service requirement is 15 hours total:

  • 5 Hours Service Learning Class Trip
     
  • 10 Direct Service Hours with a vulnerable population

Sophomore Service Hours Due Date -- Friday, March 28, 2025

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Junior Service

The junior service requirement is 15 hours total:

  • 5 Hours Service Learning Class Trip
     
  • 10 Direct Service Hours with a vulnerable population

Junior Service Hours Due Date -- Friday, March 14, 2025

 

Senior Service

The senior service requirement is 10 hours total:

  • 10 Direct Service Hours with a vulnerable population

Senior Service Hours Due Date -- Friday, February 28, 2025

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How Can We Help?

Phil Pompei
Associate Campus Minister, Community Service and Outreach

P: 650 968-1213 | Ext. 676

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How Can We Help?

If you have questions, please dont hesitate to reach out using the contact details below.  We'd love to hear from you!


Phil Pompei
Associate Campus Minister, Community Service Outreach

P: 650 968-1213 | Ext. 676

Email