Service

Patrick Cashio

Faculty Information

Title(s)

Theology Teacher, Service Coordinator

Contact Information

School Email

(Primary)

School Phone

205-940-2400 X1304

Education

Degree(s)

B.S., Psychology, Birmingham-Southern College 2006
M.A., Theology, University of Dayton 2011

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CAVS IN SERVICE PROGRAM

Then the righteous will answer him and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ And the King will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’- Matthew 25:34-40

History

The Service Project Program at John Carroll Catholic High School was established as a requirement for graduation in 1980. Originally, students were required to perform 15 hours of service in the community during their Senior year. In 1981 students were to fulfill 30 hours of service: 15 in the community during their Junior year and 15 during their Senior year. Then in 1983 the requirements were changed for freshmen entering John Carroll. They were required to perform 48 hours of service, which could be started in their freshman year. Finally, in 1989 the 48 hours of service were refined to require 12 hours per school year as part of the Theology curriculum. Current requirements are explained on the below. Currently, students are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours of direct service to the disadvantaged (the requirements are explained more fully below).

Philosophy

John Carroll High School is a Catholic school, a school rooted in Gospel values. We believe strongly in the education of the total person. During each students four years at John Carroll they will be challenged to grow physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. A major part of their spiritual growth happens through their service projects.

In Sacred Scripture, it is clear that Jesus' mission on earth included service to others. Jesus says in Matthew, "I assure you, as often as you did it for one of my least brothers, you did it for me." He not only helped others but he also expected us to help them. After washing Peter’s feet in the Gospel of John, Jesus says to his disciples, "As I have done, so you must do." Once again in Luke, Jesus points out that, "Whoever wishes to be my follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day and follow in my steps." Our faith in God is manifested through our love, concern, and service for others.

By reaching out, we learn and understand more about the needs of other people. Our talents, so often taken for granted, become more appreciated and developed. With Jesus as our model, we are encouraged to give back to our communities through the gifts that God has given us.

SERVICE DETAILS

Service Hour Requirements

Before the end of 1st quarter, students in 10th-12th grade Theology classes will be assigned a project that requires students to be up-to-date on their service hours in order to complete. Additionally, the completion of 75 service hours is a John Carroll graduation requirement.

The first set of hours (15 hours) can be completed during or after Freshman year, and are due no later than September 1st of their Sophomore year. The second set of hours (30 additional hours, 45 total) must be completed and approved by September 1st of their Junior year. The third set of hours (30 additional hours as the completion of 75 total hours) must be completed and approved by September 1st of their senior year.

Fulfilling the minimum number of service hours each year is required to graduate from John Carroll Catholic High School.

Service Guidelines

A student may choose any service organization as long as the organization allows the student to fulfill the following:

a) Directly serve disadvantaged people or encourage active participation in parish life
b) Complete at least 30 out of 75 total hours with the same service organization.

Additionally, there must be an adult supervisor on-site to verify hours (this cannot be a parent except in pre-approved circumstances)

A student may choose a service organization from the list below or may find to work with an alternative organization to work with. As a general rule, if it's a non-profit that works directly with disadvantaged people, it should count. If you aren't sure, read through the FAQs below. If you are still unsure, please email Mr. Cashio or Ms. King BEFORE you begin your work with them. Students may choose a different approved service organization each year. Students must record service hours in the TrackItForward online system or through the app, and the hours must be approved before they can count towards your total.

Service Opportunities

In order for your work to count toward your graduation requirement, you can volunteer with any of the following without pay.

Hospital or Hospice volunteer programs
- like SouthernCare New Beacon, Journey Hospice, or UAB Medicine Teen Volunteer Program
Pre-approve formation programs
- IE. Anytown Alabama, YouthServeUrban Service Camp, Catholic Youth on Mission
Vacation Bible School programs
CDC/PSR (Sunday School)
Parish Fundraisers
Parish School Clean-Ups
Nazareth House
- Contact Sarah Wisely Houser at (205) 612-6111 or sawisely@gmail.com
- a Catholic apostolate with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Nursing Homes
- Like Regency Retirement Home, who is always looking for volunteers!
Service using animals to help humans (Special Equestrians, Forward in Faith Ranch)
Catholic Charities
"La Casita" Guadalupan Multicultural Services
- who is looking for volunteers to help sort clothes- contact Sister Rosa Cruz at rcruz@bhmdiocese.org to help!
Catholic Center of Concern
Tutoring with an organization like STAIR
Donating blood with Red Cross or LifeSouth
- 1 donation = 5 service hours.
non-profit organizations including but not limited to the following:
- American Baseball Foundation
  - E.D. Osinski, Executive Director - 205-558-4235
  - Click Here for more information/to register to volunteer!
- Black Warrior River Keeper
- McRae-Gaines Learning Center, Selma AL
  - Contact John Deamer for more information
- Grace Klein Community Food Distribution Site
- Poor of Jesus Christ street ministry
  - Every Saturday at 2pm
- Food For Our Journey
  - Five full lunches (sandwich, salty snack, sweet snack, fruit or fruit cup, and water) = 1 service hour.
  - Five full hygiene bags (travel shampoo, travel deodorant, soap/body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth) = 1 service hour
  - Collections in the JC faculty parking lot every Monday morning before school throughout the school year. Please sign up here to let them know you'll be prividing lunches that week!
  - Or click here to sign up for a weekend to ride the van with them and help pass out meals for 5-6 hours each time!
- Founders Place Respite Ministry
- Laura Crandall Brown Foundation
- Cornerstone Ranch
- A Promise to Help black belt charitable foundation
  - Contact Henry Ford or call 205-919-8349
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
- Exceptional Foundation
  - Contact Del Wright directly
- Five Points Hospice
  - Contact - Michael Britton
- Oak Mountain Mission Ministries - Call 205-685-5757.
- Ronald McDonald House
- Salvation Army
- Habitat for Humanity & Habitat for Humanity Re-store
- Jimmie Hale Mission
- First Light Shelter
- LoveLady Center
- United Way of Alabama - Hands on Birmingham
- United Ability
- King’s Home
- Better Basics
- Urban Ministry
- Jones Valley Teaching Farm
- The Bell Center
- Dance Without Limits
- The Lakeshore Foundation
- Rise Against Hunger

**Any service completed at school must be PREapproved by Mr. Cashio, Ms. King, or Coach Steele. Work done for our John Carroll community counts 50%, so 2 hours of work at the school (i.e. volunteering at the summer sports camps) will count for 1 service hour. When submitting the hours for approval, please provide accurate dates and start/end times.

FAQ's

What doesn’t count?

Any work that is paid
Activity where there is no adult supervisor present to verify hours
Working without pay for a for-profit organization
Helping with your family’s store or restaurant, even if it’s unpaid
Working with/for members or your family unit
Work with animals (Humane Society)
Tutoring friends

How do I check how many hours I currently have on record?

Visit TrackItForward.com > “Log Hours” and you will see your hours on the right side of the page.

How do I login to TrackItForward?

Your login is your student gmail address and your password is one of the following-

class of 2024 & 2025: first initial and last name

class of 2026 & 2027: ID number (only the number)

Email Ms. King or Mr. Cashio if you need to have your password re-set.

When are service hours due?

Service hours are due by September 1st of sophomore, junior, and senior year.

The first set of hours (15 hours) can be completed during or after Freshmen year, and are due no later than September 1st of their Sophomore year. The second set of hours (30 additional hours, 45 total) must be completed and approved by September 1st of their Junior year. The thirst set of hours (30 additional hours as the completion of 75 total hours) must be completed and approved by September 1st of their senior year.

Fulfilling the minimum number of service hours each year is required to graduate from John Carroll Catholic High School.

Why do my hours have to be with a disadvantaged community? Why can’t I work with my Grandma?

Service to your family does not count because it is a part of your duty as a member of that family. The purpose of our program is to connect with a disadvantaged population in your community outside of your family unit and preferably outside of your comfort zone.

Why can’t I work at the Humane Society?

Our service program is specifically geared towards serving our brothers and sisters in need as the Gospel calls us to do so. If animals are your passion, find a nonprofit that uses animals to help people! If you love your grandma that much, show love to others’ grandparents whose families aren’t as compassionate by serving at your local nursing home!

Why can't I volunteer with USFL, Bham Legion, or the World Games?

Volunteering for professional sports teams does not meet our requirements for service because spectators pay to attend those events, and the leagues are for-profit organizations. Our program aims to serve an underprivileged community without expecting anything in return.

Does volunteering at a sports camp count?

Serving with sports camps that have a specific mission to serve under resourced populations, (for example, American Baseball Foundation) certainly count. Serving with a John Carroll Camp here on campus falls into the school service category and can earn hours at a 2 to 1 rate. (for example, working 10 hours at a JC summer sports camp earns 5 hours.) Why? Service to your school or team can be considered fulfilling your duty as a member of that team/program, but we also recognize that students are taking time out of their day to better the community and want to encourage making sacrifices for the greater good.

What if I go on a mission trip with my church?

Mission trips both local and abroad are a great experience and we want to encourage students to take advantage of the opportunity. Hours are decided on a case-by-case basis by the service coordinator, but we will usually give you credit for the hours that you were actively doing service on the trip, excluding travel days or sleep hours.

When should I start doing my service hours?

You can begin completing your hours as early as the summer after 8th grade! Most students complete their hours during the summer months, but hours can be done throughout the school year.

How do I get started?

Start with things that spark your interest or that are local to you! You can begin with contacting one of the organizations above, or you can look for non-profits in your community whose missions align with your interests!

Pray!
Determine which disadvantaged population you may want to serve.
Ask yourself, where does this disadvantaged population go get assistance?
Look at your transportation needs. Will you be able to get to the agency when you are needed?
Reflect on your personal gifts and talents.
Consider your future goals. It may possible to volunteer for an agency that would benefit from your future career choice

TYPES OF SERVICE

Service of Labor

Using your body to build, paint, dig, etc.

Serves real tangible needs in people’s lives

Usually short on building relationships with people.

Service of Presence

Using yourself to be present to another person and their needs

This can serve a real connection with another human and their needs

This can be an awkward process but can ultimately result in very real impactful relationships

OVERVIEW BY CLASS

Freshman Year

Choose a service organization that will allow the student to complete at least 15 hours during an academic year or for the summer following and will allow the student to directly serve disadvantaged people or will encourage active participation in their local parish life.
Log and get 15 hours approved through TrackItForward by September 1st of sophomore year.

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

By September 1st, a minimum of 45 hours must show as approved through TrackItForward.

Modification for 2022 school year: minimum 20 hours by Sept. 1st, 2022

Complete an additional 30 service hours during the academic year or summer following and record all hours in TrackItForward
A total of 75 hours must be approved through TrackItForward by September 1st of senior year.

Senior Year

Delinquent Hours

Failure to complete these requirements will leave you unable to complete the graded assignment during the 1st quarter of your theology class. Additionally, completion of 75 service hours is required to graduate from John Carroll Catholic High School. Students who have not completed or have not communicated a plan to complete their 75 service hours before September 1st of their senior year will not be allowed to continue classes, and will instead receive unexcused absences until service hours are complete AND the hours have been reported and verified through Track It Forward.

Transfer Students

Students who transfer after the end of freshman year will be assigned a prorated number of hours by the counseling department or by the service coordinators on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration how much time you have before the start of your senior year.

Basically, if you transfer after the end of your freshman year, your total hours are reduced to 60. If you transfer after the end of your sophomore year, your hours are reduced to 30. If you transfer after the end of your junior year, the service coordinators and counselors will talk you through any hours we feel you still have time to complete.

You are welcome to transfer hours done at previous schools, but we will need verification from supervisors or from the service coordinators at the previous schools before they can count in our system.

Food For Our Journey

Food For Our Journey collects lunch sacks and hygiene kits every Monday morning in the faculty parking lot throughout the school year!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO BRING LUNCHES

Five full lunches (sandwich, salty snack, sweet snack, fruit or fruit cup, and water) = 1 service hour.
Five full hygiene kits (travel shampoo, travel deodorant, soap/body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth) = 1 service hour

Can't make it on Monday? FFOJ is blessed to be able to use the Our Lady of Sorrows Family Life Center as a main hub for all their supplies. On Saturday, they are there at 8:30am and back by 1:00pm. On Sunday, they are there at 9:00am and back by 3:00pm (if you want to deliver some lunches).

Come ride with FFOJ and meet the people who benefit from your generosity! They have tons of open dates available for volunteers to go along on the van!. They would love to have Cavalier students participate! Just click here to pick a date!

For additional information or questions about the needs of the organization, contact Kelly Greene at 205-283-7151 or Christine Golab at 205-337-6144.

In December of 2022, John Carroll students partnered with Rise Against Hunger to assist in their efforts to package over 50,000 meals!