Franciscan Goals for Today
Franciscan Goals for Today (RLST 105) is a long-standing service-learning course in the General Education curriculum. Ten hours of community service is embedded into the course. Faculty help the students make connections between the course content and the service.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE DOING & SAYING…
Rachel Litzinger Service Partner: Cambria County Senior Citizen Center “I was able to show my thanks and love to the senior citizens in my hometown by serving them lunch, playing games and simply interacting with them. A few times I was pushed beyond my usual comfort level so I was able to grow. The work I did was related to my major which was an added bonus.”
Meghan Defrancesco English, Secondary Education, Psychology Major Service Partner: Global Buddies
“Through the Global Buddies program, I met weekly with a student from Saudi Arabia and a student from Peru. We met once a week and shared information about our cultures. I enjoyed it very much. I think that they did too.”
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Gina Shubert Nursing Major
Service Partners: John Paul II Manor Personal Care Home, Best Buddies and Pittsburgh Mercy Shelter “These experiences opened my eyes to see what I am truly being called to do in life...to help others in need. I feel like I made an impact and am growing into the person that God wants me to be.”
McKenna Harbaugh Nursing Major
Service Partner: John Paul II Manor Personal Care Home
“I realized that some of the residents have no family to come visit them. Seeing residents who might not be able to perform simple daily tasks also hit a spot in my heart. I enjoyed my service at John Paull II Manor.”
