Service at St. Joseph High School
One of the goals at St. Joes is to make students more aware of the needs of others and of our shared responsibility to help those in need. We take our motto of “Privilege and Responsibility” very seriously. We strive to build a culture of service where helping those in need is more of a joy than a requirement.
Christian service at St. Joseph High School is rooted in our call to live the Gospel. As disciples of Christ, we are called to recognize the dignity of every person and serve those most in need. Rooted in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, our service helps form us in the virtues necessary for a life of Christian discipleship. Through service, we encounter Christ in others and respond to His command to love our neighbor, while striving to make Christ present to those we serve.
27,000
Hours of service were performed by SJ students in the 2025-2026 school year.
St Joes has taught me to give back to the community through faith and service. That's exactly what I've learned to do and will continue to do throughout my life.Nate, '23.
I am proud to come to a school that encourages us to volunteer. We learn about the needs of others and how we can help have a positive impact on our community. Serving helps us build character because we learn to put others before ourselves and develop gratitude.
Chloe, '24.
Community Service FAQs
School-Wide Community Service Projects
In addition to their typical service hours, all students and families are encouraged to take part in school-wide community service efforts. These efforts vary from year to year (for example: St. Joes held a collection for Puerto Rico immediately after Hurricane Maria or for Ukraine after the current war began), but typically, students can expect to find:
- Summer Service Opportunities; A Thanksgiving Food Drive; Our Advent Giving Tree; Stuff-a-Bus Food Drive; and many more!
Serving the
Common Good
