Christian Service

An integral part of the education experience at Marin Catholic includes the Christian Service graduation requirement, which has students live out the school mission of “Duc In Altum” in their community.  Our Christian Service program challenges students to embrace Mother Teresa’s example of, “doing small things with great love.”  The program combines students putting their love into action while serving those in need in their communities, followed by reflection and discussion in classrooms and on retreats.  This allows for a deeper understanding of how to love Jesus, themselves, and others with mercy and compassion.  Throughout the 4-year Christian Service program students complete an individual Encounter Project, as well as grade-level virtue service experiences.  Students come to understand that “Christian Service is not something we do, it is who we are.”

 As a part of the Christian service graduation requirement, an Encounter Project is completed. Inspired by the life and service of Saint Teresa of Calcutta, we encounter Jesus in the faces of those we serve. The goal and intention of the Encounter Project is to have students form lasting relationships with those they consistently serve in their community.  This Encounter Project should be a passion project for each student, and one that is meaningful and attainable for everyone.  Encounter Projects are proposed freshman year, completed in sophomore and junior years, and presented senior year.

Saint Teresa of Calcutta is the patron saint of our Christian Service Program at Marin Catholic. In the spirit of Saint Teresa, “Mother Teresa” and in celebrating the mission of her life’s work of service to any and all in need, all students are eligible to earn the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Award at graduation by completing Encounter Experiences at each grade level, their Encounter Project and a minimum of 100 total Christian Service hours.