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Christian Service Requirements
The Elyria Catholic community holds service to be a value and a high priority. Service to others is, in fact, living out the Gospel message and something we are all called to do throughout our lives.
For specific 2015-2016 student requirements click here.
Verification of service hours is done through Google Docs. For verification form click here.
In the words of Jesus "Anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant...just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mt. 20:26-28)With the above mentioned attitude in mind, we ask that each student perform service hours that meet a criteria.
Community Outreach
Each year students learn about the value of giving back to the community through the practice of a variety of corporal works of mercy. They include: Christmas on Campus, holiday activities through the Elyria parks and Rec. Department, the Relay for life, Camp Progress, Special projects that support Blessing House childrens crisis shelter, just to name a few.
Scenes from our annual Christmas on Campus project
Living Stations of the Cross
This presentation, now in its 18th year, is made up of a cast of 17 dedicated students from Elyria Catholic. Each year, this group travels all over the Diocese of Cleveland and has performed at dozens of parishes and schools, where they have been very well received. A moving contemporary approach to the Stations of the Cross, you witness each station come to life and feel like you are there, as we explore the thoughts of those who walked with Christ. This production has been seen by thousands of people, with over 2,000 DVD copies sold.
Other Christian Service Opportunities
Students are offered close to 100 different service opportunities throughout the course of any given school year.
32 EC students participated in an Alternative Spring Break project where they went to Toms River, New Jersey to assist in the rescue efforts after Hurricane Sandy came through their area.