Christian Action Team Report 2013-2014 C.A.T. Report 2013-2014 | Page 43

Christian Action Team Report 43 Student-Leaders: : Mr. Dan Baron, Mr. Joe Mulholland, Mr. John Prijatel, Mr. Andrew Rossi, Mr. James Skerl, Mr. Patrick Valletta List highlights or significant accomplishments of this Christian Service Initiatives for the 2013-2014 academic year. Expanded Student Leadership Team to 20 Developed two teams of student leaders Record number of student members (467; 232 ’14, 233 ‘15) Record number of funerals served (220+), 1,400 total Potter’s Field: All Saints/All Souls Day and Holy Week Prayer Services (with Chipotle sponsorship) Faithful leadership of three Alumni Volunteers Summer liturgy and planning (July 2013) News story with Channel Five and Leon Bibb Hosted visitors from University of Detroit High School Fall 2013and Spring 2014 Training Sessions May 2014 lunchtime reflection 7:25 AM Weekly meetings Callistian Guild donation ($800) Revised Emergency Day Plan (teams of leaders based on location) Thank You notes written to guests at Potter’s Field JofA newsletters published in conjunction with Communications Department Three videos produced in conjunction with the Communications Department New Adult Companions developed Leadership Mass and Meal, March 2014 Established new relationships with numerous funeral homes Setting a cap/limit on funerals (weekly, daily, etc.) New student leaders named for 2014-2015 academic year Updated student reflection sheet Matt Amantea ‘14 Charlie Casa ‘14 Dan Dreiling ‘14 Nick Gajkowski ‘14 Jacob Grandstaff ‘14 Ryan Hargis ‘14 Sean McCann ‘14 Niko Minasola ‘14 Jackson O'Brien ‘14 Brendan Wagner ‘14 Jim Abraham ‘14 Sam Alai ‘14 Jacob Brenner ‘14 Chris Bunder ‘14 Chris Carroll ‘14 David Meler ‘14 Pat McQuire ‘14 Zach Novak ‘14 Dan Reyes ‘14 Jacob Rossi ‘14 Living the Works of Mercy Total time spent on leadership and formation development (time with just leaders) How has this Christian Service Initiative integrated prayer/reflection into the student experience? a. Approximate number of student participants per meeting Students are encouraged to reflect prayerfully on their experience by completing reflection sheet at each funeral; end-of-year lunchtime reflection period; student leaders attended Wednesday morning community Mass together b. Number of meetings per year Next Year: Based on this year's best practices and challenges, please list 1-3 possible goals for next year. Google.docs roster updated regularly and accurately Review and document last minute staffing changes Better engagement with minimally involved members Be more consistent with P.A. Announcements Clearly state our goal of having each student serve three funerals annually More consistent in reading and sharing student reflections; broaden scope of publishing reflections New White Board , Mounted on Created Space; additional publicity for upcoming funerals Communicating clearly with Funeral Directors expectations and policies, especially the 48 hour notice Schoolwide liturgy to commemorate surpassing the 1,400 funeral milestone. Tweets are meant to encourage active participation by members; reminding all of the theology of inconvenience AT-A-GLANCE FACT about Christian Service Initiative: The Arimathea Ministry has recently completed serving at its funeral. Students are continually called on to practice the spirituality of inconvenience. 1400 th c. Approximate length of each meeting (hours) Compute Participant Hours: (a x b x c =) Estimate this program’s actual cost for this school year. $400 (plus costs for newsletter if not funded by Communications Department)