Service Learning for Social Justice

Seton Hall Prep, inspired by the challenge of Catholic social teaching, strives to foster an individual and institutional commitment to serving others. Service opportunities abound at The Prep in an effort to give students the chance to grow in awareness of the needs of others and answer the Gospel call to love one's neighbor as oneself. 

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  • On-Going Opportunities

    On-going opportunities for service include:
    • sandwich making and delivery for a local soup kitchen
    • weekly food collections
    • seasonal clothing & household item drives
    • blood drive
    • serving at Community Food Bank
    • providing friendship and camaraderie to individuals with special needs
    • weekly tutoring of elementary school students
    • nursing home visits
  • Service Clubs

    • Veterans Club - service to our nation's heroes
    • Environmental Club - stewardship of God's creation
    • Pirates Against Cancer - fundraising for cancer research
    • Respect Life Ministry - promoting culture of life from conception to natural death
    • "We've Got Friends" - ministry to people with developmental disabilities
    • "Spectrum Big Brothers" - ministry to people on the Autism spectrum
    • "Pirates on a Journey" - bereavement ministry
    • Hunger Summit - working with Community FoodBank of NJ and organizing a multi-school awareness seminar
    • SHP Athletics Clinic(s) and outreach to those in need in the local community
  • Senior Service Requirement

    Seniors focus on one particular principle of Catholic Social Teaching and perform 35 hours of service in this area. Service projects must be accompanied by periodic reports, journals and verbal reflections.
  • Service Immersion Trips

    Service immersion trips provide students with the opportunity to engage directly with diverse communities, both locally and globally, allowing them to put their faith and values into action. Through hands-on service and cultural immersion, students gain a deeper understanding of social justice issues, develop empathy, and strengthen their commitment to serving others. These experiences not only enrich their academic and personal growth but also prepare them to be responsible, compassionate leaders in an increasingly interconnected world.

    Click for the most current Service Immersion Trips offered.
  • Tag Days

    Tag Days (or "dress-down days") are organized on a monthly basis. Proceeds are donated to a wide variety of non-profit, service organizations, and charities.
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