The word apostolic immediately calls to mind the faith element of Christian service. The word “apostolic” means to be sent. Christ sent His Apost les to “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,” (Mt 28:16). By our Baptism we too are sent on the same mission to proclaim the Gospel and build up the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth through our lives and our works. Faith in Christ compels us to be apostolic and serve the rest of redeemed humanity for His sake. Therefore, at St. Pius we commit ourselves to a Catholic Apostolic Service Program.

• Participation in this program is a part of the Theology program. If the requirements are not met, there will be a 10 point deduction from the 2nd semester Theology grade.
• Students are to complete 5 Apostolic Service Projects per year
• Each project should be about 2 hours in length
• Of the 5 projects at least 3 of them must be a Work of Mercy
• The last 2 projects are the choice of the student. However some things are not considered service (See the Not Considered Service explanation).
• All projects are due by Tuesday, April 15, 2008

• To be considered a Work of Mercy the project in which you participate must fit into one of the following categories:
• Feeding the Hungry or Giving Drink to the Thirsty
• Clothing the Naked or Sheltering the Homeless
• Visiting the Sick or Those in Prison
• Instructing the Ignorant or Converting Sinners
• Comforting the Afflicted and the Sorrowful

•  The other 2 projects are the Choice of the student. HOWEVER there are some projects that are never considered service:

•  Babysitting in any form (For friends, family, or for Church)

•  Serving at Mass (Lector, Usher, Extraordinary Minister, Music Ministry, Altar Server, etc.) **

•  Walking or running for a cause

•  St. Pius X Athletic Camps

** Serving at Mass is not considered service because it is our obligation as Catholics to fully and actively participate in the Sacramental and Liturgical Life of the Church.

•  Students are to record their projects and their reflections on the Works of Mercy Confirmation Sheet available on the SPX website or in Campus Ministry (see above)

•  Students may turn in their Works of Mercy sheets to Campus Ministry at any time before April 15, 2008

•  Students are encouraged plan ahead and not leave their Works of Mercy Requirement until the last minute

•  All Works of Mercy Confirmation Sheets are due absolutely no later than

                     Tuesday, April 15, 2008