Faith

Christian Service

The third pillar in the mission statement of Bishop Gorman is to create a community where service is valued and celebrated.  And because of the Gospel mandate to love and serve our neighbors, Bishop Gorman requires its students to participate in the MercyWorks Christian Service Program as a requirement for graduation from the school.  

The goal of Bishop Gorman's MercyWorks Christian Service program is to help our students engage in acts of charity and justice that promote a living relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.  In order to accomplish this goal, we ask that our students primarily engage in activities that fall under or are highly related to the following three areas:   

Works of Mercy

List of 3 items.

  • Corporal Works of Mercy

    • Feed the hungry
    • Give drink to the thirsty
    • Clothe the naked
    • Shelter the homeless
    • Visit the sick
    • Visit the imprisoned
    • Bury the dead

  • Spiritual Works of Mercy

    • Admonish the sinner
    • Instruct the ignorant
    • Counsel the doubtful
    • Comfort the sorrowful
    • Bear wrongs patiently
    • Forgive all injuries
    • Pray for the living and the dead

  • Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

    • Life and Dignity of the Human Person
    • Call to Family, Community and Participation
    • Rights and Responsibilities
    • Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
    • The Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers
    • Solidarity
    • Care for God's Creation
Bishop Gorman is committed to fostering the development of our students in solidarity with all their brothers and sisters. Our desire for every student is that they put the Works of Mercy and the Themes of Catholic Social Teaching into practice in their everyday lives.
The MercyWorks program systematically guides our student body through an intentional process of growth in charity and justice. Please CLICK HERE to see its structure. 

FAQ Seniors

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Christian Service Requirements for Seniors

    12-hours of service at one location and a capstone project. Within their Theology class students will participate in Theological Reflection on their service and create a capstone project. This will be in the form of an advocacy campaign directed towards their peers persuading them to get involved with the organization that they choose. Previously completed service hours may be used towards this project in the 2024-2025 school year. Successfully completed projects will be calculated in the student’s theology grade and count towards completion of their service requirement. Failure to do so may result in credit denial and may impact a student’s ability to graduate.

  • What if I don’t complete the in-class project but I complete all my service hours?

    The in-class project is part of the Theology curriculum and considered part of your grade.  Students that do not complete the project will receive a zero in the gradebook affecting their overall grade.  Please keep in mind that passing Theology is a graduation requirement for all students. 

  • What if I’ve already completed my previous 100-hour requirement? 

    As long as you have done at least 12 hours with one organization then your service hours commitment is complete.  Now you just have to complete your capstone project. The due date and guidelines for this will be discussed in your Theology class.

  • How many hours do I need to have completed for a parking space or to participate in co-curricular activities? 

    Seniors must have a total of 48 approved and verified hours to be assigned a parking space or to participate in any co-curricular activities. 

  • What if I am not current with my service hours?

    Students are still responsible for fulfilling some of their service hour requirements under the previous program.  All Seniors are expected to have AT LEAST 48 hours of completed Christian Service.  It does not matter if the hours are direct or indirect, but they must be approved and verified.  With the 12 hours required under the new program, Seniors need a total of 60 approved and verified hours to graduate (48 hours prior to senior year and 12 hours during senior year.)

FAQ Juniors

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Christian Service Requirements for Juniors

    15 hours of service at three different pre-approved sites broken down into three 5-hour projects with Theological Reflection included. Within their Theology class students will create three presentations recapping their experience and how it impacted them. Previously completed service hours may be used towards this project in the 2024-2025 school year. Successfully completed projects will be calculated in their theology grade and count towards completion of their service requirement. Failure to do so may result in credit denial and may impact promotion to the next grade level.

  • What if I am current or have already completed my service hours under the previous program?

    You can use any 5 hours completed at one location to fulfill each of the 3 five-hour projects required for your junior year.  Then you complete your Presentation and Theological Reflection projects where you reflect upon your experience and how it impacted you.  The due dates and guidelines for these projects will be discussed in your Theology class.

  • How many hours do I need to have completed for a parking space or to participate in co-curricular activities? 

    Juniors must have 33 approved and verified hours to be assigned a parking space or to participate in any co-curricular activities. 

  • What if I am not current with my service hours?

    Students are still responsible for fulfilling some of their service hour requirements under the previous program.  All Juniors are expected to have AT LEAST 33 hours of completed Christian Service hours.  It does not matter if the hours are direct or indirect, but they must be approved and verified.  Juniors must have 48 approved and verified hours by the end of the school year. 

  • What if I don’t complete the in-class project but I complete all my service hours?

    The in-class project is part of the Theology curriculum and considered part of your grade.  Students that do not complete the project will receive a zero in the gradebook affecting their overall grade.  Please keep in mind that passing Theology is a graduation requirement for all students. 

FAQ Sophomores

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Christian Service Requirement for Sophomores

    12 hours of service are required for all Sophomores. Five hours must be completed at BGHS or in the parishes and schools of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas (previously completed service at these locations may be used in the 2024-2025 school year). Seven additional hours are completed through participation in the Sophomore Class service day on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Sophomores will report to BGHS at 8:00 a.m. and be transported to various service sites to complete their hours. They will be returned to campus and dismissed at 2:35 p.m. Students who do not participate in the Sophomore service day will be required to complete 7 hours of service on their own at a pre-approved site, and complete a Theological Reflection between April 9, 2025, and the assigned deadline before being promoted to the next grade level.

  • What if I am current or already completed my service hours under the previous program?

    You can use 5 hours of service completed at BGHS or any Archdiocesan school or parish to fulfill your service requirement.  Then ALL sophomores are required to participate in the Sophomore Class service day on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, regardless of the number of hours they have been previously completed. 

  • What if I complete the service hours but don’t attend the service day?

    The service day is a 7-hour service experience that counts towards your 12-hour requirement for sophomore year.  If, due to some extenuating circumstance, a student is not in attendance for the Sophomore Service Day they will be required to complete 7 hours on their own time (outside of the school day) after April 8, 2025, at an approved location along with a Theological Reflection by the assigned deadline.  These parameters will be set by the Christian Service Minister.  It is HIGHLY encouraged that ALL sophomores attend the service day with their classmates to avoid any punitive consequences. 

  • How many hours do I need to have completed for a parking space or to participate in co-curricular activities? 

    Sophomores must have 21 approved and verified hours to be assigned a parking space or to participate in any co-curricular activities. 

  • What if I am not current with my service hours?

    Students are still responsible for fulfilling some of their service hour requirements under the previous program.  All Sophomores are expected to have AT LEAST 21 hours of completed Christian Service hours.  It does not matter if the hours are direct or indirect, but they must be approved and verified.  With the 12 hours required under the new program, Sophomores need a total of 33 approved and verified hours to be completed by the end of the school year. 

FAQ Freshmen

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • Christian Service Requirements for Freshmen

    21 hours of service are required for all Freshmen. Five hours must be completed at BGHS or in the parishes and schools of the Archdiocese of Las Vegas. The remaining 16 hours will be completed during 4 service days throughout the school year. The first four-hour session was completed during Becoming a Gael. The remaining sessions will be completed on the scheduled in-service days throughout the school year. All Freshmen will report on the designated days to campus at 8:00 a.m. and be dismissed at 12 Noon. Students who do not attend the scheduled days will be required to complete the necessary hours of service on their own at a pre-approved site and complete a Theological Reflection between the day after the missed service day and when the next service day occurs before being promoted to the next grade level.

  • When are the service days we are required to attend?

    Freshmen are required to participate in four 4-hour service days throughout the school year.  The first one was during Becoming a Gael, the subsequent 3 will be during the school year on scheduled In-Service Days.  All Freshmen will report to campus on the designated days at 8:00 a.m. and be dismissed at 12 Noon. 

  • What if I did hours over the summer? 

    If you did hours at BGHS or an Archdiocesan school or parish, they will count toward your 5 hour service requirement.  All Freshmen receive credit for the 4 hours completed during Becoming a Gael. 

  • What if I complete the service hours but don’t attend all the service days?

    There are three on-campus service days that are required for all freshmen. If, due to extenuating circumstances, a student is not in attendance for one of the service days they will be required to complete 4 hours on their own time (outside of the school day) at an approved location along with a Theological Reflection between the day after the missed service day and when the next service day occurs.  These parameters will be set by the Christian Service Minister.  It is HIGHLY encouraged that ALL freshmen attend the service days with their classmates to avoid any punitive consequences.  Freshmen must have 21 approved hours by the end of the school year. 
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