1. Complete the Reflection Sheet provided by your religion teacher and REALLY THINK about the gifts you have to offer.
2. Decide WHAT TYPE of service would be best for you:
   Direct Service:  Do you want to come into DIRECT CONTACT with the people you help?
   Indirect Service:  Will helping others through working "behind the scenes" be meaningful for you?
   Advocacy:  Do you think it's important to help to educate the public about issues that concern you?
3. Consult the list of approved agencies, or do your own research to find just the right activity for you.  (All groups must uphold the policies and teachings of the Catholic Church.)
4. Find out about the projects planned by MCA clubs and organizations.  (See List at bottom.)
5. Get advice from your counselors, religicn teachers, parents, or your C.I.A. coordinator.
6. Check out the announcements at MCA, in your Sunday church bulletins, or other announcements by local non-profit agencies.

1. If you are in doubt about an activity, consult your religion teacher or C.I.A. coordinator BEFORE you begin, and submit your reports COMPLETED and ON TIME!
2. Consult the Student Handbook or the MCA web site for the requirements and regulations concerning your service hours.
3. Complete a report form for every activity you do, or have the director of the program, agency, club or service activity write a letter on official letterhead which includes your full name, grade level, number of hours completed, type of service performed, date of service, and verifying signature.
4. Return the report form to your religion teacher, who will send it to your C.I.A. coordinator.

1. Summer Reports are due by October 1.
2. One-half the service hours required for the year are due by December 1.
3. Senior Final Reports are due by March 31.
4. All other Final Reports are due by April 15.

Reports on school-sponsored events are due no later than 2 weeks after the event.  Hours not complete by due dates will result in demerits and time spent after school until hours are completed.  Non-compliance may result in receiving an "INCOMPLETE" in Religion.
For the second semester, if hours are not completed by the start of final exams, the student will receive an "Incomplete" in religion and the student's eligibility to return to Mount Carmel will be in jeopardy.

• Private/family/for profit businesses
• Tutoring
• Private physician's offices
• Private dancing schools
• Carnival Clubs
• Politically affiliated groups/activities
• Babysitting*

  *Babysitting IS acceptable for Freshmen.
    However:
      1.  Must be for other than own family.
      2.  Cannot be for pay.
      3.  No more than 20 hours credit given.