Service Hours Overview

SERVICE HOURS :  Because we don’t EARN the sacrament of Confirmation, an emphasis on service to the community is an effort to reinforce our children to help others.  The service hour component of the Confirmation program allows families to broaden their experiences – learning new things about our community and recognizing Christ around us.   There are 10 service hours required. The 10 hours must be from at least 2 different activities.  For example, if you are an altar server every weekend, all 10 hours cannot be from that single activity. 

Service for school or scouts can be applied to Confirmation.  On the service hour form, an adult WITNESS signature is needed.  You do not have to get the signature of the leader of the service activity. 

It is highly desired that the candidates for Confirmation experience service both within and outside of the parish.  If you have any questions about whether a service would be acceptable, contact Angie Allen at 859) 278-7432 ext 248.
 Here are some great ideas: 

Within the Parish:     Clearing out the pews after Mass.  Removing bulletins and trash, neatly arranging and evenly distributing the books in the holders and baskets under the pews.

Art and Environment:  decorating the church and caring for the plants and flowers.  Greeting and Ushering for Mass (training required); Altar Serving (training required); Choir for Mass.; Making Prayer cards for Shut-ins.     
Outside the Parish:

Serving and/or making food for the Catholic Action Center.  CAC’s phone - 255-0301; Helping neighbors with yard work (unpaid); Babysitting for friends of the family (unpaid); Visiting residents at a nursing home.   
 
Service Hours should be turned in to Angie Allen, Youth Sacramental Formation Coordinator, at the Mary Queen Parish offices at 601 Hill ‘N’ Dale Road, Lexington, KY 40503 or the MQHR school front office Before FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016.