"It is for God we serve the poor and not for thanks."

Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy

 

 

 

Works of Mercy, our service program

At Lauralton, service is central to who we are. Our students commit meaningful time to helping others, turning Mercy values of peace, justice, and compassion into action.

Opportunities range from local partnerships—such as supporting families at Blessed Sacrament Church with Fairfield Prep—to global mission trips. Inspired by Laudato Si’, our program also includes projects that care for the earth and all God’s creatures.

Lauralton students are required to volunteer a minimum of 75 hours over the course of four years.

Freshmen Year: 15 hours consisting of five hours of service to the school and ten hours to an outside non-profit agency*

Sophomore Year: 30 hours of service to a non-profit agency that serves the least fortunate of God’s people

Junior Year: 15 hours consisting of five hours of service to the school and ten hours to an outside non-profit agency*

Senior Year: 15 hours consisting of five hours of service to the school and ten hours to an outside non-profit agency*

*These are preferred breakdowns of time but are not set in stone. For example, a student may choose to spend four hours in service to the school and 11 hours in service to an outside organization.

Some of the non-profit organizations where our students have volunteered include:
Local senior centers, Mercy Learning Center, Milford Boys and Girls Clubs, Beth-El Center, and Homes for The Brave. 

The prestigious Frances Warde Service Award is given annually to any student who accumulates 100 or more hours of service in one school year. For the form to record your service hours for this award, please click here.