Ministry: Service Program

Mission Statement
Based on the Carmelite philosophy to “LIVE JESUS”, the service and ministry program of St. Francis DeSales High School encourages each student to demonstrate his care for God’s creation through justice-oriented service in the community.

The Service and Ministry Program is designed to allow each student the opportunity to:

• Understand that each person is made in God’s image and is deserving of their God-given dignity.
  

• Utilize their talents and gifts to work for the common good in our world.
  

• Continue the compassionate mission of Jesus Christ to serve others.
  

Program Description
To foster a lifelong under-standing of justice-oriented service, students are required to complete 25 hours of Christian service each year, for a total of 100 hours of service required for graduation. These hours are filled through direct involvement with their church communities, within the school atmosphere and through the efforts of local non-profit organizations.

Based on scriptural themes and Catholic teachings concerning our Christian mission to help the vulnerable, poor and marginalized, students will get a well-rounded exposure to challenges that different groups of people face in today’s society.

• Click here to read "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ's) for the DeSales High School Service Program

Parish Volunteer Opportunities
Directory of Archdiocesan Parishes

Acceptable Non-Profit Service Organizations

• Service Form (PDF)

ALS Association of Kentucky
Americana Community Center
American Red Cross
Catholic Charities
Cerebral Palsy Kids Center
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Kentucky
Brooklawn Youth Service
Center for Women and Families
Dare to Care Food Bank
Franciscan Shelter House
Frazier Arms Museum
Habitat for Humanity
Harbor House
Hospice of Louisville
House of Ruth
Kosair Children’s Hospital
Kentucky Humane Society

Lac Viet Academy
Louisville Nature Center
Louisville Science Center
Metro United Way
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Salvation Army
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Saints Mary and Elizabeth Hospital
Special Olympics of Kentucky
St. Ann’s Kids Café
VA Hospital
Volunteers of America
YMCA

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