Grace Madden (24)'s St. Br. André Service Program
2023-09-17T00:00:00Z
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2023-06-30T00:00:00Z
While at the Holy Cross Conference for Student Leaders in Notre Dame, Indiana, my friends and I got to help out at a local community shelter. We helped make and serve breakfast and coffee, helped with laundry, and worked in the Clothes Closet.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
We best lived out Option for the Poor as we used our time to show special care for those who needed it most.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I do not think that I would try this service experience again. I did not feel as comfortable working with this group of people compared to other groups, children or the elderly.
2023-09-15T00:00:00Z
While at the Holy Cross Conference for Student Leaders in Notre Dame, Indiana, my friends and I got to witness a variety of talks about a variety of subjects, like some of the chaperones, the Holy Cross Brothers, and even some nuns!
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COMPETENCE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I think we best lived out inclusiveness as we listened and accepted the stories and viewpoints of others.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
No. I do not want to be recruited by nuns ever again.
2023-09-17T00:00:00Z
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2023-09-07T00:00:00Z
Posted to Glave on 2023-09-07T18:07:36Z
2022-10-06T00:00:00Z
I acted as a Student Ambassador at an open house at Saint Gabriel School in Painesville, answering the questions of prospective parents.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I think I best lived out hospitality as I tried my best to introduce prospective parents to the Gilmour community.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would definitely try this experience again. I enjoyed being able to help parents try and make the best decisions for their families.
2023-03-28T00:00:00Z
At the beginning of the year, I volunteered at Freshman Gateway. As a junior, I got to give advice to the new freshman about how to make the most of their time at Gilmour.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I think I bested lived out hospitality as I did my best to be welcoming to all of the freshmen that I got to encounter.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would definitely try this experience again. I enjoyed being able to leave an impact on the underclassmen and instill advice in them that I wish someone could've instilled in me.
2022-08-02T00:00:00Z
Every year, my city (Willowick) holds an annual water show to raise funds for our local pools, and other causes important to us. As a lifeguard, I was given the opportunity to volunteer my time to not only help out with the kids but also perform in the show.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I think I best lived out hospitality by helping to make the Water Show a fun experience for everyone involved.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I will definitely be participating in the water show again, and hopefully will take on a bigger role, such as choreographing one of the acts.
2022-07-09T00:00:00Z
I spent my morning as a timer for my town's local SSL swim team, the Willowick Wildkats. I stood in the heat, with nothing but my water bottle with me, and gave up precious hours of sleep for those kids.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I think I best lived out hope through this service experience. I had hope that I wouldn't overheat and that the Wildkats would win the swim meet.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I definitely would, I enjoyed the farmers tan that I received from this service experience.
2022-08-18T00:00:00Z
I spent the evening partnered with a freshman advisory. I answered questions, led tours, and facilitated conversation throughout the night.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I think I best lived out the charism of Inclusiveness as I tried to make sure every freshman in my group felt included and welcomed to the Gilmour family.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would definitely love to help out with the freshman advisories again. I feel that by being a mentor to these freshman I am giving back to the juniors who mentored me two years ago.
2022-01-24T00:00:00Z
I spent my Monday morning leading Gilmour's fourth-grade retreat. I helped to lead activities, and keep the students focused during lectures and videos. I also helped engage them during games and songs.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I feel as though I best lived out was zeal, as I helped to teach the fourth graders about Jesus's light, which was the retreat's theme.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would definitely help lead retreats again, but I'm not sure if these younger kids are the best fit for me.
2022-02-07T00:00:00Z
I spent my Monday morning leading Gilmour's fifth-grade retreat. I helped to lead activities, and keep the students focused during lectures and videos. I also helped engage them during games and songs.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I feel as though I best lived out was zeal, as I helped to teach the fourth graders about Jesus's light, which was the retreat's theme.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would definitely help lead retreats again, but I think fifth grade still may be a little young for my liking.
2021-09-17T00:00:00Z
As a Sophomore Leader, my friends and I were given the opportunity to lead Gilmour's seventh graders in their retreat. Throughout the day we helped lead activities, took the students on a Jesus walk, supervised lunch, and participated in mass.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I think the charism I best lived out was The Cross, as it was the core theme of the retreat.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would definitely love to help lead another day-long retreat like this again. I enjoyed working with older kids and overall had a fun time.
2021-10-24T00:00:00Z
I worked as an Admissions Ambassador at the Fall Open House last October. I lead a family on a tour around the school, answering all of their questions and providing them an insight into life at Gilmour.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I feel as though I best lived out hospitality during this experience, as I created a welcoming environment for this prospective family, even including their youngest kids during the tour.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would definitely be an Admission Ambassador again as I had a great time sharing my favorite parts of Gilmour with others, and helping to answer questions about the high school admission process.
2021-12-12T00:00:00Z
I spent my afternoon as a volunteer scorer for CYO basketball games being held on campus.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I believe that I best lived out inclusiveness, as it is the charism that most represents the values of CYO.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would absolutely do this again, as I grew up playing CYO basketball, so it felt good to give back.
2021-08-20T00:00:00Z
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2021-09-22T00:00:00Z
Posted to Glave on 2021-09-22T20:05:56Z
2021-09-09T00:00:00Z
I worked as a Student Ambassador during this year's Middle and Upper School Meet the Teacher Night. I greeted parents at the front doors, answered questions, and guided parents between buildings.
Are the service hours you completed COMPETENCE HOURS (learning about social justice issues) or COURAGE HOURS (direct or indirect service to others)?
COURAGE
Which Gilmour charism did you best live out through your service experience? Please explain.
I best showed hospitality, as I tried my best to make all of the parents feel welcomed into the Gilmour family to the best of my abilities.
Would you try this service experience again? Why or why not?
I would definitely do this again; I loved getting to connect with parents and be a smiling face for those who were unfamiliar with campus.
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