Service to Others

Our Lady of Perpetual Help students have a wide variety of opportunities to actively practice their faith throughout the year, during and after school.

School Service

Junior High Students in 7th and 8th grade have occasional opportunities to assist teachers with school events. From helpers for Stock Santa's Sleigh to running the carnival booths at Fun Fair, they offer their help at these festive events.

Outreach Service

Students participate in a Thanksgiving Food Drive, Christmas mitten collection and Lenten peanut butter and jelly drive for our sharing parishes. We also have a Coin Drive which all proceeds benefit OLPH Parish in Puerto Rico. Our Kindergarten class has a Lemonade Stand which raises money for Sr. Paulanne’s Needy Family Fund.

Confirmation Service

Eighth Grade students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation are obligated to explore service opportunities in our parish and outside our community. Additionally, each student visits the Blessed Sacrament Youth Center and is required to write a reflection about their experiences.

Students of Service (SOS) gives students the opportunity to live “acts of kindness” – the Corporal Works of Mercy. The objective is to have children know firsthand the challenges and rewards of caring for those in need. The Works of Mercy are important because they connect love of neighbor with the love of God. Kindergarten through 7th grade has a specific theme to explore and grade level parent coordinators volunteer to organize optional after-school service opportunities. Eighth grade students may volunteer in a leadership role as part of their year-long service project.

Kindergarten: Feed the Hungry with Brown Bag Lunches

1st Grade: Visit the Sick at the Convent of the Holy Spirit

2nd Grade: Visit the Sick and collection and artwork for Maryville Crisis Nursery
3rd Grade: Shelter the Homeless with blanket and towel collection for Heartland Animal Shelter

4th Grade: Give Drink to the Thirsty with a book drive for Bernie’s Book Bank

5th Grade: Shelter the Homeless by making "plarn" for plastic bag sleeping mats and field trip to Cradle to Crayons.

6th Grade: Clothe the Naked with a Share Your Soles shoe drive

7th Grade: Ransom the Captive with food packing at Feed My Starving Children

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