Jesuit’s service program provides students with a dynamic learning experience that allows them to grow as Christians in service to others.

Jesuit students have a long history of volunteering their time and talent to people in need both locally and globally. This work is motivated by Christ’s example in the gospels, the Catholic Church’s commitment to the dignity of every person, and Jesuit’s mission of educating leaders who are capable men for others.

When serving others, students gain immediate and lasting rewards of their own: a better understanding of the challenges faced by the elderly, disabled, and impoverished; a deeper empathy for people from all walks of life; and the development of skills applicable to any student’s future career path. Jesuit’s service program broadens the student’s concerns beyond the self and forms him as an agent for good in his community.

Jesuit enables its students to become men of faith who are motivated by genuine Gospel charity; new men transformed by the message of Christ, who are open to their own time and to the future; leaders who have acquired a way of life that is a proclamation of the love of Christ, of faith, and of justice.

Service Opportunities and Requirements

Before each student receives his diploma at graduation, he is required to take part in a variety of service activities. This includes a single day of service during his sophomore year, as well as a 100-hour service project beginning in his junior year. In addition, all students participate in Jesuit’s Thanksgiving Drive, a tradition that dates back almost a century. For more information on these requirements, see the links below.

• Junior Service Project
• Sophomore Day of Service
• Thanksgiving Drive
• Winter Clothing Drive

Throughout the school year, Jesuit encourages students to participate in a wide variety of voluntary service activities. Common opportunities include tutoring at local elementary schools, rebuilding blighted houses, participating in public beautification projects, or assisting the homeless.

Between required and voluntary service, Blue Jays exceed 30,000 volunteer hours in a given year to more than 40 charitable organizations.

For Service Project expectations, please refer to the Bulletin.

Alumni Service

Blue Jays learn to serve others while attending Jesuit, but service extends well beyond graduation. Alumni continue the Jesuit tradition of service throughout their lives, striving to be men for others. Blue Jays volunteer at their churches, in their communities, and at their alma mater.

Student service opportunities are coordinated by Scott Delatte ’06, Jesuit’s director of community service.