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THE JESUIT COMMITMENT for JUNIORS
“Transformations” 2013 -
Name: _______________________________ Mentor: ___________________________________
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All requirements must be completed and this packet given to the faculty mentor by the last day of Term 5 – April 25, 2014.
REQUIREMENT:
Meetings: Attend 3 meetings with faculty mentor. Check your Jesuit email for location. All meetings are at 8:50am.
Date of Meeting: Parent Verification:
- September 17, 2013
- November 26, 2013
- March 11, 2014
Service: Complete 4 hours of service for the environment:
Service Performed, Date of Service, Number of Hours:
Parent Verification:
Campus Ministry: Attend the Junior Encounter, be an active member of Setons or Knights, or join the Liturgy Band:
Name of Event & Date: Parent Verification:
Co-curriculars – Multicultural Event: Assist with or attend a multicultural event either on or off campus or join Unity Council:
Group: Parent Verification:
Brown Bag Luncheons: Attend 2 Brown Bag Luncheons:
Name & Date of Brown Bag & Date: Parent Verification:
School Spirit: Serve as a mentor through Ambassadors or help with Open House or be a club leader.
Name of Brown Bag Luncheon & Date: Parent Verification:
Leadership: Attend 2 Leadership Seminars or read Heroic Leadership by Chris Lowney and write a reflection on the book:
Date of Seminar:: Parent Verification:
Alumni Project: Work with the Alumni Director on the Care Package/Postcard Project:
Date Alumni Director Verification:
Intellectual Growth: Read a book from the Junior Commitment list and write a reflection:
Book title and date completed. Attach reflection to this form.
Parent Verification.
Parent: __________________________________ Student: ____________________________________
Signature Signature
Parent and student signatures verify all the above information is correct. Students are reminded of the importance and value of personal integrity.
THE JESUIT COMMITMENT for JUNIORS
Meetings: Students are responsible for checking their Jesuit email and listening for announcements about meetings and events.
Service: Learning to be of service to others is vital to a Jesuit education. There are many ways to be of service to the environment. Check with agencies such as SOLVE, help with a park or beach clean-up, or talk with the mentor of the Green Team. For other ideas on how to do this, talk with the Christian Service Director. This four hour requirement does not fulfill any of the Christian Service hours.
Campus Ministry: Another key component of Jesuit High School is the Campus Ministry program. Some events are required, but many are not. Go on a Junior Encounter or become an active member of Setons, Knights, or the Liturgy Band. Attending a Friday Liturgy does not satisfy this requirement.
Co-curriculars - Multicultural Event: Our world is much larger than Jesuit High School. It is important to learn about other cultures and people. Attend or assist with a diversity conference on or off campus, join and be an active member of the Unity Council, attend a cultural event off campus, or visit the Holocaust Memorial at Washington Park and read the information about a time when others were persecuted. Talk with the Diversity Director about possible events. Attendance will enrich your life!
Brown Bag Luncheons: Brown Bag Luncheons are held to inform students about special topics. They are excellent opportunities to hear guest speakers and learn about the world outside of Jesuit. Bring your lunch and join us at the next Brown Bag.
School Spirit: As a junior, you are ready to help mentor the freshmen and sophomores. Become a member of Ambassadors and help with Open House. Talk with the Admissions Director and the Diversity Director about these opportunities.
Leadership: One of our goals is to help form leaders, “men and women for others.” Learn more about leadership by attending two Leadership Seminars or read Heroic Leadership and write a reflection on the four pillars of Jesuit leadership and how they apply to you. Papers must include quotes from the book and be typed, 12-point font, double spaced, and at least two pages in length. Make sure your name, date, and title of the book are on the paper. The dates and times of the Seminars are listed on the school calendar.
Alumni Project: Work with the Alumni Director to complete the Care Package/Postcard Project.
Intellectual Growth - Read a Book from the Junior Commitment List: After you read one of the books from the Junior Commitment List below, write a reflection on it. Papers must include quotes from the book and be typed, 12-point font, double spaced, and at least two pages in length. Make sure your name, date, and title of the book are on the paper. Include the following in your reflection:
- Context: What is the time period and setting for the book?
- Experience: Who was your favorite character and why? Describe your favorite part of the book.
- Reflection: As you reflect on the book, what touched you the most? What changed your thoughts or feelings?
- Action: How will you continue to incorporate what you have learned from this book? When your paper is completed, staple it to this form.
Cry, the Beloved Country – Alan Paton Gifted Hands – Ben Carson Mountains Beyond Mountains – Tracey Kidder Night – Elie Wiesel Sarah’s Key – Tatiana DeRosnay Snow Flower and the Secret Fan – Lisa See Stones into Schools – Greg Mortenson The Book Thief – Markus Zusak The Flying Carpet – Hala Jaber The Help – Kathryn Stockett The Power of One - Bryce Courtenay This Our Exile – James Martin, S.J.
