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Authors

Shane D. Lavery, University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow
Chris Hackett, University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow

Title

Christian Service Learning in Catholic Schools

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2008

Abstract

This article sets out a rationale for implementing Christian service-learning in Catholic schools. The article initially explores Jesus' Gospel call to serve. A brief summary of Catholic social doctrine is then presented and the concept of service-learning is discussed.

Four categories of community outreach by Catholic schools are outline, these being community service, Christian service, service-learning within a Christian context, and faith-focused Christian service-learning. Finally, various implications for promoting Christian service-learning in Catholic schools are considered in the light of the principles of charity and service as outlined in the encyclical letter Deus Caritas Est.

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Lavery, S., & Hackett, C. (2008). Christian service learning in Catholic schools. Journal of Religious Education, 56(3), 18-24.