Archbishop Curley High School Mission-4-Service Requirement
2026-27 School Year
At Archbishop Curley High School, service is an essential part of our Franciscan identity. Following the example of St. Francis, our students are called to encounter Christ in those who are poor, vulnerable, and marginalized through meaningful acts of service. Our Mission-4-Service program challenges every student to put faith into action while developing a lifelong commitment to serving others.
Service Hour Requirement
Each student is expected to complete the following minimum number of service hours during the school year:
Freshmen: 10 hours
Sophomores: 15 hours
Juniors: 20 hours
Seniors: 25 hours
Students will receive a Mission-4-Service Verification Form (V-Form) and additional information at the beginning of the school year. All required service hours must be completed and submitted by the published deadline in the spring semester.
Approved Service Opportunities
Students are encouraged to serve organizations that directly address the needs of others and reflect the values of Catholic Social Teaching and the Franciscan tradition. Pre-approved service opportunities include:
- Soup kitchens, food pantries, homeless shelters, and food banks
- Nursing homes and ministries to the elderly or sick
- Nonprofit organizations serving children, families, or individuals in need
- Church ministries beyond regular liturgical participation (Vacation Bible School, parish outreach, fundraisers, youth ministry, etc.)
- Environmental stewardship organizations and community farms
- Animal shelters and nonprofit animal rescue organizations
- Habitat for Humanity and similar housing ministries
- Service projects sponsored by Archbishop Curley High School, including Campus Ministry, the Alumni Association, the Service Club, athletic teams, and other approved organizations
Students wishing to volunteer at a site not listed above must receive approval from their theology teacher before beginning their service.
Service at Curley
Students may complete up to one-half of their required service hours through approved service opportunities at Archbishop Curley High School. Examples include Open House, retreats, admissions events, summer programs, fundraisers, special events, and other approved Campus Ministry and school initiatives.
Service That Does Not Qualify
The following activities do not fulfill the Mission-4-Service requirement:
- Work for family members or around one’s own home
- Yard work, babysitting, or household chores
- Employment or volunteer work for a for-profit business
- Clerical or office work that does not directly serve others
- Altar serving or other routine liturgical ministries
- Service completed for Confirmation, Eagle Scout projects, or another program when the same hours are being used to fulfill another requirement (“double dipping”)
- Coaching or assisting with camps or programs operated by for-profit organizations
- Working at a sport camp that is not designed to help the marginalized or through Curley.
Recording Service Hours
Students must have their Mission-4-Service Verification Form signed by their site supervisor and upload the completed form to the Mission-4-Service Google Classroom. Only digital submissions will be accepted. All hours must be submitted by 3pm on April 26, 2027.
Failure to Complete the Requirement
Mission-4-Service is a graduation requirement for every Curley student. Students who fail to complete or submit their required hours by the published deadline will receive the appropriate academic and extracurricular consequences outlined by the school and will remain responsible for completing the requirement before graduation.
When Service May Be Completed
Service hours for the 2026–2027 school year may be completed beginning May 1, 2026, and must be finished by the published spring deadline for the current school year. Hours from previous school years may not be carried forward.