Through the Christian Service Program, all students of Padua Franciscan High School are offered the gifts of humility and poverty in spirit as they follow the example of Saint Francis in loving service to others through Jesus Christ.
Students are required to perform four years of Christian Service at Padua. Students will receive specific requirements for each year through Campus Ministry orientations and Theology classes.
Freshmen Service – Overview
Freshmen will complete a total of 15 hours of Franciscan Service in any category: family, Padua, church or the community. A list of suggested service agencies is available to all students on MyPad.
- 5 hours – 1st quarter
- 5 hours – 2nd quarter
- 5 hours – 3rd quarter
Freshmen cannot start service until after the start of the school year.
Sophomore Service – Overview
Sophomores will complete a total of 15 hours of Franciscan Service to the church, community and/or approved Padua provided service opportunities. Community service must be completed at one of the agencies on the list.
- 5 hours – 1st quarter
- 5 hours – 2nd quarter
- 5 hours – 3rd quarter
List of Approved Agencies for Sophomores and Juniors 2019-2020
Junior Service – Overview
Juniors will complete a total of 15 hours of Franciscan Service to the community and/or approved Padua provided service opportunities. Community service must be completed at one of the agencies on the list.
- 5 hours – 1st quarter
- 5 hours – 2nd quarter
- 5 hours – 3rd quarter
Senior Service – Overview
Seniors will complete a total of 15 hours of Franciscan Service to organizations or groups focused on the topic of their social justice project.
- 10 hours – 1st quarter
- 5 hours – 2nd quarter
The students use this opportunity to build a relationship with the organization and to learn more about their social justice topic. Students will conduct research and interviews for their project. Advocacy Project is completed during the Social Justice class.
General Requirements of the Franciscan Service Program
- Students submit all hours online through x2Vol.
- Service Reflections due in Theology class count as 10% of the final grade.
- The Service Requirement is a pass/fail grade to indicate completion of service hours.
- Students are required to perform four years of Christian service at Padua.
- Students will receive specific requirements for each year through Campus Ministry orientations and Theology classes.
Justice and Solidarity
Students are encouraged to take advantage of Mission Trips and the St. Francis School Partnership. In addition, Padua students have the opportunity to learn about Catholic Social Teaching and participate in social action events organized by this network of students and teachers from Catholic high schools and colleges from across the Diocese of Cleveland. An example of a Catholic social action event is students taking part in the annual Rally for Life in Washington, DC.
Christmas for Others (CFO)
As a long standing Padua tradition, Christmas For Others (CFO) is the largest student run fundraiser in Northeast Ohio. Our students raise over $30,000 each year to help local and global charities.