Christian Service Hours

Snyder students volunteering as part of St. Vincent de Paul Society

Christian Service Overview
It is the unique mission of Bishop John J. Snyder High School to guide young people in developing a Christian social consciousness and a commitment to a life of justice and peace.

All students are required to complete a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours of Christian Service each year. (Service hour recording can begin the 1st day of the 4th quarter each year and are due the last day of the third quarter the following year.) The goal is to encourage students to serve the community. As disciples of Christ we are called to make this a priority in our lives.

Recording Service Hours

Bishop Snyder students record service hours using X2Vol.

Information

How to Submit Christian Service Hours

Process for recording hours
- Students use X2Vol to record and track their hours
  - Training is provided for students in August.
  - Students must log in to claim hours online.
  - All service hours require a verifier (the volunteer supervisor), via email.
  - Students must have the verifier's email in order to claim hours.
  - Final approval of all hours is completed by the student's religion teacher.

*Transfer Students: Send your service hours from your former school to Ms. Anderson. ansleyanderson@bishopsnyder.org

Deadlines for submission of service hours

Each school year the time frame for performing Christian Service will be the first day of the 4th quarter through the last day of the third quarter the following year.
Hours submitted each school year must have been served during that same school year.
Service Hours completed over the summer will count for the following school year
Late hours may not be accepted.

Guidelines for Christian Service Hours

When seeking service opportunities, students are encouraged to begin with their own parish or Church communities. Additionally, students may earn service hours at non-profit (501 C-3) organizations or agencies whose mission and values align with Catholic beliefs & teachings.
Some organizations and foundations, though non-profit, will not be accepted due to their support of anti-life agendas or other causes which are contrary to our Catholic beliefs and values. Examples (not a complete list): Susan B. Komen Foundation, March of Dimes, Planned Parenthood.
Christian service hours may only be recorded for non-paid service hours outside of school hours.
Service hours performed for family members is praiseworthy, but will not be accepted for credit.
Any service provided for a family owned-and-operated business is indeed praiseworthy but does not meet the criteria for Christian Service.
The number of items in a collection of donations does not translate to hours. Students will receive credit for actual hours served.
Information on upcoming service projects can be found through the Office of Campus Ministry and religion classes.
Projects or activities that do not meet the listed criteria, either in whole or in part, will not fulfill the school requirement.
When in doubt about the suitability of a service opportunity, and in order to prevent unnecessary misinterpretations or frustrations, students are encouraged to seek advice in Campus Ministry.

Consequences for Failure to Complete Service Requirement

Timely completion of the Christian Service Hours deadlines is a serious obligation and integral part of the requirements for graduation.

Consequences for Failing to Complete and Record 25 Christian Service Hours Each Year:
- Loss of privileges such as field trips, prom, or senior exemption from exams
- Possibility of being denied acceptance into honor societies
- Graduation caps and gowns will not be issued until requirement is satisfied.

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