Holy Cross Christian Service
At the Heart of a Holy Cross Education
Christian service is an integral part of a Holy Cross education. As is mentioned in the section on "Shared Vision" in the Holy Cross of San Antonio Handbook:
"A Holy Cross education is a process which.... Finds its best expression as service to others rendered by those with hope to bring...."
True to this vision, it only took Blessed Father Basile Moreau a few years after founding the Congregation of Holy Cross in France to send brothers and priests to serve in Asia, Africa, and North America. Consequently, Catholic social justice through Christian Service has always been a hallmark of a Holy Cross education. This tradition of serving others by bringing about the hope of Christ has lead all Holy Cross schools to set a graduation requirement of its students to perform Christian service.
Holy Cross of San Antonio’s requirements can be found below:
Possible Service Opportunities:
Here is a comprehensive list of sites where Christian Service Opportunities may exist:
E-MAIL/WEB SITE INFORMATION | VOLUNTEER NEEDS |
www.agoraministries.com | TUTORING AND MENTORING. |
www.anybabycansa.org | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. |
www.avance.org | ASSIST WITH FAMILIES IN NEED. |
www.littleflowerbasilica.org | ASSIST WITH YOUTH FAITH FORMATION. |
www.baptisthealthsystem.com | ASSIST WITH HOSPITAL NEEDS |
www.scouting.org | ASSIST WITH LOCAL NEEDS |
www.christianassistanceministry.org | ASSIST WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES. |
www.campcamp.org or sarah.coulombe@campcamp.org | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. |
www.ccaosa.org or debra.silva@ccaosa.org | MUST BE 18+ ASSIST THE NEEDY. |
www.cccda.org | ASSIST WITH CHILD CARE. |
www.christussantarosa.org or peggyswanstrom@christushealth.org | ASSIST IN SERVICING VARIOUS HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS. |
www.sanantonio.gov or henry.arredondo@sanantonio.gov | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. |
www.harlandales.awsl.sharpschool.com | ASSIST WITH SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAM. |
www.dsastx.org | ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN'S SYNDROME - MUST BE 18+ |
www.esperancecenter.org | SUPPORT SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES |
www.edgewoodpony.org | ASSIST AT BASEBALL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. |
www.family-service.org | ASSIST WITH FAMILIES IN NEED. |
www.gervin-school.org | TUTORING AND MENTORING STUDENTS. |
www.goldenestaterehab.com | INTERACT WITH NURSING HOME RESIDENTS. |
www.goodsamtx.org | SERVICES THE NEEDS OF YOUNGSTERS & ELDERLIES - MUST BE 18+ |
www.ccosa.org | TUTORING AND MENTORING STUDENTS. |
www.volunteer@havenforhope.org | ASSIST WITH MEAL PREPS AND SERVICING MEALS TO GUESTS - MUST BE 15+ |
www.sanantonio.gov/…EducationChildCare/headstart | ASSIST WITH CHILD CARE. |
www.huebnercreekhealth.com | ASSIST WITH HOME ACTIVITIES. |
www.inmancenter.org | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, & SOCIAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES - MUST BE 15+ |
www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/ParksFacilities | ASSIST WITH PARKS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. |
www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec/ParksFacilities | ASSIST WITH PARKS & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. |
www.kinetickidtx.org | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. |
sylviapancheco@sanantonio.org | ASSIST WITH CLERICAL WORK. |
www.LegendSouthSanAntonio@ensigngroup.net | ASSIST WITH NURSING HOME ACTIVITIES. |
www.LegendWestSanAntonio@ensigngroup.net | ASSIST WITH NURSING HOME ACTIVITIES. |
www.littleflowercatholicschool.org | ASSIST WITH AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE PROGRAM |
www.christiansenoirsservices.org/meals-on-wheels | PROVIDE MEALS FOR HOMEBOUND INDIVIDUALS. |
www.mmliving.org | INTERACT WITH NURSING HOME RESIDENTS. |
www.mmliving.org | INTERACT WITH NURSING HOME RESIDENTS. |
www.fam/nplace.html | ASSIST WITH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. |
www.phantomlakeymca.org/day-camp | VISITING AND ATTENDING TO THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS. (MUST BE 18 OR OLDER). |
www.rmhcsanantonio.org | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CLEANING DUTIES. |
www.samm.org | EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, MENTORING, BABYSITTING, AND MAINTENANCE OPPORTUNITIES. |
www.sachrc.org | ASSIST WITH FOOD AND CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. |
volunteer@safoodbank.org or www.safoodbank.org | SORTING AND PACKING OF FOOD ITEMS, MEAL PREPS, DISTRIBUTIONS, AND GARDENING |
info@innercitydevelopment.org | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE INVOLVEMENTS |
info@innercitydevelopment.org | ASSIST WITH SUMMER PROGRAM |
www.spurs.com/community | COACHING BASKETBALL |
www.soldiersangels.org | SERVE THE NEEDS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILY. |
www.srtere.gonzalez@stagneschurchsa.org | ASSIST WITH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL |
silviaehgn@gmail.com | ASSIST WITH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION |
www.stdominicsa.org | SINGING IN CHOIR |
silviaehgn@gmail.com | NURSING HOME ACTIVITIES. |
www.stjohnbosco-satx.org | TUTORING. |
www.stfrancisofassisivet.com | ASSIST WITH ANIMAL CARE |
www.sjtheapostlecatholicchurch.org | ASSIST WITH SUMMER PROGRAM |
www.stjohnbosco-satx.org | ASSIST WITH SUMMER PROGRAM |
www.saintpaulsa.org | ASSIST WITH BIBLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. |
volunteers@stjude.org | ASSIST WITH THE NEEDS OF ST. JUDE'S CHILDREN HOSPITAL |
www.saintpatricks.net | ASSIST WITH SUMMER PROGRAM |
stpaulyouthsa@gmail.com | ASSIST WITH YOUTH RETREAT |
www.stpjhome.org | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. |
www.volunteer@svdpsa.org | ASSIST IN FOODSERVICE. (MUST BE 18 OR OLDER) |
alegarreta@sunshinecottage.com | MUST BE 16+ TUTORING CHILDREN |
www.info@txKidney.org | SUPPORTING WORK OF KIDNEY FOUNDATION. |
www.info@TxToros.com | ASSIST WITH MAINTENANCE AND SPORTING EVENTS. |
http://www.thedoseum.org | ASSIST WITH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. |
www.sarahroberts.org | NURSING HOME ACTIVITIES. |
www.procampscom/tonyparker | ASSIST WITH SPORTS ACTIVITIES. |
www.ymcaastx.org/westside | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. |
www.woundedwarriorproject.org/contact-us | PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS. |
www.ymcasanantonio.org | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. |
www.ymcasanantonio.org | ASSIST WITH RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES |
www.info@ccaosa.org | EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER LISTING FOR SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY |
www.saGovHome | EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER LISTING FOR SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY |
www.KymsKidsSA.org | PROVIDES SERVICE SITES TO VOLUNTEER |
www.unitedwaysatx.org | EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER LISTING FOR SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY |
www.VolunteerMatch.org | EXTENSIVE VOLUNTEER LISTING FOR SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY |
Forms:
Christian Service Timesheet