Christian Service Learning

Caritas - Veritas - Unitas

Welcome to Malvern Prep Christian Service Learning (CSL). I am humbled to be part of this journey with our young Friars and help them see the face of Jesus by helping those in need in our communities.

All students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families are invited to participate in our Christian Service Learning program. Valuable CSL activities will be offered to promote volunteer work with and for the poor. Christian Service is a concrete way to put faith into practice. Whether students are delivering hot meals to people experiencing homelessness, building a home for Habitat for Humanity (H4H), or hosting a fun-filled field day for underprivileged children, these shared experiences help students put their faith into action and generate life-changing practices.

We are excited to again offer our students x2VOL, an online record and reflection platform. This advanced technology will empower students to record CSL experiences and reflect on the very important "why?" of Christian Service. All students, faculty, and staff will receive training on our exciting program during Orientation.

My passion is to serve the poor. To feed the hungry. To clothe those suffering. To hear the cry of the poor. This is what Jesus calls us to do. I am excited for you to join us.

Yours Faithfully,

Kelly McLaughlin Catania
Director of Christian Service Learning
kcatania@malvernprep.org

"To lead is to serve. To serve is to love"

Service Options

Types of Service that Fulfill Service Requirements
Types of Service that do not Fulfill Service Requirements

Types of Service that Fulfill Service Requirements

Service opportunities sponsored by the Mission and Ministry Office. (Options may include any on/off campus activities). These activities will be posted on an ongoing basis in x2VOL.
Service to the Malvern Prep Community sponsored through the Admissions Office, Campus Ministry, Development Office, and Athletics Office.
Service at a Church (local parish or diocese) including ushering, altar serving, or teaching religious education classes (altar serving at MP does not count).
Outside service opportunities that provide an opportunity for students to provide direct assistance to people who are socially or economically disadvantaged and marginalized including service to the poor, the homeless, the disabled, the sick, the elderly, and the unborn.

Types of Service that do not Fulfill Service Requirements

Work performed as a member or leader of a Malvern Prep club or activity.
Any work that includes a stipend.
Work at a for-profit entity or organization.
Coaching

All requirements must be approved prior to participating in the experience. Students who do not receive approval will not receive credit for the experience. Please meet with Mrs. Kelly Catania, the Director of Christian Service Learning for questions.

Christian Service Connection

The Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love are instilled in Malvern students during their time here. These same values are put into practice during their Christian Service Trips. All juniors and seniors have the option to fulfill part of their service requirement through traveling domestically or internationally to one of multiple cities including- Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, New Orleans, Peru, and South Africa. Learn more about these trips through Global Programming.

If students would like to schedule and participate in ongoing Christian Service Learning, x2VOL will reflect ongoing opportunities. This will be updated frequently so please check your email.

Click here to access x2VOl

Parents and Alumni Connection

We are thrilled to invite parents and alumni to serve those less fortunate with us if the opportunity arises. Also, if you work with or have connections with any non profit agencies that could benefit from the service of our students, please contact Kelly Catania at kcatania@malvernprep.org.

Students participate in the Christian Service Day by preparing food for those in need.