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STATEMENT OF POLICYIn keeping with the mission, vision and values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board Christian Community Service enables students to witness solidarity with people who are in need and who require assistance. It provides students with an opportunity to model the teaching of Jesus Christ and puts into practice the social teaching of the Church. Students learn first hand the lessons of the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the corporal works of mercy. It Christian Community Service fosters an understanding of civic responsibility and participation, helps students develop and share their skills with others in the wider community and develops strong ties between students and their community which will foster valuable and long-term relationships. Involvement in Christian Community Service reflects the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations and is an essential component of the Religious Education program for students in Grades 9 to 12 in the Niagara Catholic District School Board. As stated in Ontario School: Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy and Program Requirements 2011 every student who begins secondary school must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). These activities may be completed at any time during the secondary school program and is an essential component of the Religious Education program for students in Grades 9 to 12. Students of Grade 8 are able to start accumulating Christian Community Service hours in the summer prior to their entering Grade 9. This service must comply with this policy and its administrative guidelines, insuring that the summer activity is eligible and that necessary approval and proper documentation is completed. The Director will establish Administrative Guidelines for the implementation of this policy. References:
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