Christian Service

 

Christian Service Hours

Rising seniors may submit an application to enroll in the Christian Service Honors class.

In addition to classroom work, students volunteer one hour per week assisting in various

community agencies.

 

Christian Service Program

MDHS students are required to meet the following minimum Christian Service Hours

Requirements in order to graduate:

 

10 hours of Christian Service during freshman year

20 hours of Christian Service during sophomore year

20 hours of Christian Service during junior year

20 hours of Christian Service during senior year

 

Christian Service Opportunities

 

Asbury Park After School Program

Students assist the Sisters of Charity in tutoring, mentoring and faith sharing followed by putting their faith into action on the streets of Asbury Park where we feed and clothe the poor.

 

Asbury Park Soup Kitchen

Students assist the Sisters of Charity in distributing food to the poor of Asbury Park.

 

Big Brother Big Sister Program

The program is the first ever in Ocean County.  It was started by the students of Monsignor Donovan High School in order to provide the students of Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School in Seaside Heights with positive role models.

 

Bikes for Life

Students collect gently used bicycles for the working poor and homeless.

 

Clean Ocean Action/Beach Sweep

Students join forces in being an environmental leader in their community.

 

Children’s Specialized Hospital

Students paint and decorate windows to bring joy and happiness to the children.  The students also read to the children.

 

Crop Walk

Students and faculty walk to raise monies and awareness to help combat hunger locally as well as globally.

 

 

Challenger Baseball, Chariot Riders and Tops Soccer

Students assist the physically and mentally handicapped with simple baseball, horseback riding and soccer skills.

 

Habitat for Humanity

School-based chapter that assists with building homes for needy families.  Students also work in the “Re-Store” which is owned and operated by NOHFH.

 

Harbor House

Students provide support to this organization by volunteering and/or participating in their annual bike ride that generates over a million dollars each year.  Students also assist with ground maintenance including planting, raking, etc.  Students also volunteer in their re-sale store.

 

Hunger Relief

Students provide emergency food assistance to needy people in Ocean County.

 

Interfaith Hospitality

Temporary housing is provided in community parishes for homeless families.

 

Lakewood Breakfast Line

Students assist Minister Steve with cooking and providing breakfast for the poor and homeless of our community.

 

Options

An adult day care for people with CP and multiple handicaps.  The students assist with their Christmas party and their prom.

 

P.O.A.C. (Parents of Autistic Children)

Students assist with activities and programs for autistic children.

 

Relay for Life

Raise awareness and financial support for the American Cancer Society.

 

S.A.I.L. (Service and Achievement in the Library)

Students help with children’s programs as well as assist staff in all library departments.

 

Special Olympics “Make the Point”

Students shoot free throws to raise money for Special Olympics athletes.

 

St. Joseph Sunday Supper

Held at Monsignor Donovan High School cafeteria, students serve food to the hungry and homeless of our community.

 

Toms River Animal Shelter

Students collect animal supplies and participate in fundraising for the shelter.