Campus Ministry
Christian Service
About Christian Service
As a Catholic school in the Salesian tradition, Bishop Ireton is committed to preaching and modeling the Church’s teaching that service, rooted in justice, is a constitutive element in teaching the Gospel.
Students are called to encounter Christ by serving the poor, dispossessed and marginalized. The Bishop Ireton community service requirement reflects our belief that students should generously share their time and talents for the good of others and the betterment of society.
The service program is designed to grow with the student, offering experiences that deepen in meaning and impact over time. Each student is required to complete at least 60 hours of community service – 15 hours per academic year – over the course of their four years at Bishop Ireton. Additional service hours are strongly encouraged but not required.
Students are called to encounter Christ by serving the poor, dispossessed and marginalized. The Bishop Ireton community service requirement reflects our belief that students should generously share their time and talents for the good of others and the betterment of society.
The service program is designed to grow with the student, offering experiences that deepen in meaning and impact over time. Each student is required to complete at least 60 hours of community service – 15 hours per academic year – over the course of their four years at Bishop Ireton. Additional service hours are strongly encouraged but not required.
Students can work with the Office of Campus Ministry to learn more about the annual service requirement and to receive guidance in identifying meaningful service opportunities.
Service Opportunities
Below is a list of some of the organizations and sites Bishop Ireton students partner with to fulfill their community service hours. For a more comprehensive list, including on-campus opportunities offered through various departments and service clubs, please contact the Office of Campus Ministry, located on the first floor.
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ALIVE!
Students help with food distribution and organizing bags, preparing food for events, passing out materials to runners at annual 5k, food bank distribution, and delivering furniture.
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Catholic Charities - Diocese of Arlington
Catholic Charities is the charitable arm of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington and serves all those in need who live within the Diocese. Students can volunteer through food pantries, clothing and item drives, tutoring and more.
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Christ House
Students assist with food preparation, serve food, and clean-up.
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Community Lodgings
Students clean houses for the less fortunate, volunteer at the after-school program with elementary school kids, and set up and run a Christmas party.
The Adopt-A-Family advisory Christmas project assists families at Community Lodgings.
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HOPE in Northern Virginia, Inc.
Students sort maternity and baby clothes, clean cribs for clients, help clients when necessary.
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Little Sisters of the Poor
Students serve and prepare meals and clean nursing home.
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Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Students collect candy and deliver it to cancer patients at local hospitals and cancer wards. The Bishop Ireton Charity Through Medicine club works to provide service projects and donations to the Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation.
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Mother of Light Center
Students help sort food donations and assemble deliveries. They also assist with collecting and sorting donations.
Visit their website here for more information.
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Rising Hope
On the first annual Service Day in 2024, students work in the food pantry at Rising Hope Mission Church. -
Community Lodgings
Through advisory, all students participate in the school-wide service project of Adopt-A-Family. Partnering with Community Lodgings to gift local children with Christmas presents. -
Banica Mission Trip
Alongside the chaplain and teacher chaperones, students sign up for the Banica Mission Trip and spend a week providing working on service projects for the local community. -
Andrew Benson Memorial Soccer Tournament
In partnership with the Athletic Department, students volunteer at the Special Olympics Andrew Benson Memorial Soccer Tournament. -
St. Lucy Project
An arm of Catholic Charities, annual food drives are held throughout the school year to support the St. Lucy Project.
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In the spirit of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic college preparatory school that promotes spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and physical development.
As a Salesian community of learning and service, Bishop Ireton High school prepares and inspires students to Advance Always with a Christ-centered focus to meet and surpass current and future global challenges.
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