The day consists of prayerful reflection and participation in activities designed to underscore the growth and development of each student s relationship with God, others and self. Emphasis is also given to the experience of community building within each class. All students enrolled in the Senior Religion course take part in the Senior Service Program during the fourth quarter under the direction of the Campus Minister. Participation in the Program is a graduation requirement. This is considered the culminating event of the student's religious education at Austin Prep.
Students spend their Religion class time serving the needs of others in the wider community.
In addition, the students are required to submit a Journal, Supervisor's Reports and Self-Evaluations, attend meetings with their Faculty Advisors and write a Final Reflection Paper. They are also given the opportunity to talk about their service experiences with groups of younger students. The students discover through this process that they receive far more than they could ever give, for service to one s neighbor is service to God. Soup Lunches Clothing Drives, and other fundraisers are held to benefit the homeless. Austin Prep is a Community Partner with St. Francis House, Boston.