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Youth Service Projects

- Make an Impact. Be the Hands and Feet of Christ.
- Service Project Requirement
  As part of their Confirmation preparation, all youth are required to complete two service projects.
  
  These projects should reflect the Corporal Works of Mercy, allowing candidates to experience firsthand what it means to care for those in need. More than just checking a box, these projects are designed to inspire a lifelong commitment to serving others.
- Potential Opportunities to Serve: Local Service Projects
  Prayerfully choose a service project that helps you grow in faith and discipleship. This isn’t just a requirement. It’s an opportunity to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world.
  
  Houston Food Bank- Serving over 1 million people in southeast Texas, the Houston Food Bank distributes food and essentials while offering programs that promote health, education, and long-term stability.
  Volunteer Here
  
  Casa Juan Diego- This organization provides shelter and support to immigrants, refugees, and the poor. With a strong Catholic Worker foundation, they offer direct services and share the stories of those facing global economic challenges.
  Volunteer Here
  
  Society of St. Vincent de Paul- Dedicated to helping those in need, St. Vincent de Paul members provide spiritual and material support to the poor through a variety of volunteer opportunities, building a compassionate community.
  Volunteer Here
  
  Magnificat House- Magnificat House offers shelter, food, and mental health support to individuals rebuilding their lives, welcoming people from all backgrounds to find stability and spiritual growth.
  Volunteer Here
  
  Upcoming Opportunities at St. Faustina
  Stay tuned for upcoming service projects and events at St. Faustina! More details will be announced soon—be ready to make an impact in our community.
- Service Project VS Volunteer Hours
  The Confirmation Service Project is more than just accumulating "volunteer hours"—it is a meaningful opportunity to live out your faith by serving others with intention and purpose. While general volunteering is valuable, a true service project reflects Christ’s call to love, serve, and bring His mercy to those in need.
  
  Key Differences:
  Volunteer Hours- Any act of helping, such as assisting at events, cleaning, or general tasks. While beneficial, these activities do not always connect directly to our faith or the needs of the most vulnerable.
  Service Project- A faith-driven act of service that reflects the Corporal Works of Mercy and allows candidates to encounter Christ through serving others (e.g., feeding the homeless, visiting the elderly, organizing a drive for those in need).
  
  The goal of the Service Project is not just to complete a task but to grow spiritually by actively demonstrating God’s love in the world. Candidates should prayerfully choose a service opportunity that helps them deepen their commitment to discipleship and the mission of the Church.
- Corporal Works of Mercy
  At St. Faustina, we believe that faith is meant to be lived out through action. The Corporal Works of Mercy are ways we respond to Christ’s call to love our neighbors in tangible ways
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  Feed the hungry
  Give drink to the thirsty
  Shelter the homeless
  Visit the sick
  Visit the imprisoned
  Bury the dead
  Clothe the naked

Youth Service Projects

Make an Impact. Be the Hands and Feet of Christ.

Service Project Requirement

Potential Opportunities to Serve: Local Service Projects

Prayerfully choose a service project that helps you grow in faith and discipleship. This isn’t just a requirement. It’s an opportunity to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world.

Upcoming Opportunities at St. Faustina