A.C.T.S. Hours
Over the four years that a student is a part of the Providence family, he/she must offer minimally 60 hours of service work. We call it our A Call To Serve (A.C.T.S.) service program. A personal reflection paper or a reflection conversation, in which students integrate faith and knowledge with their service experience, is a requisite component of the Theology curriculum.
- Freshman requirement: 10 hours of service at their home, church, PCHS or a combination.
- Sophomore requirement: 10 hours of service to their parish or local community.
- Junior requirement: 15 hours of service for the PCHS community, parish community, local community, or a combination.
- Senior requirement: 25 hours of service for the community and world outside the PCHS campus.
Students should refer to the ACTS page in Blackbaud for complete information, including due dates and required paperwork.
Celtics in Service
PCHS has partnered with Northern Illinois Food Bank in Joliet, IL. to provide an additional opportunity for students to serve. On each of our service dates, 36 students and 4 adults will work at the warehouse for 2 1/2 hours doing a variety of tasks that will help serve families in need. Tasks include inspecting, sorting, and packing food that will be distributed to our hungry neighbors. More information can be found on the Resources page of Blackbaud.