Giving

Service, compassion, community commitment are at the heart of our Catholic schools. Each year, our students contribute nearly 10,000 hours of service to our parishes and community. And, they do this out of love.

“Giving is the basis for Catholic education. We have been blessed and now we must
give back. Our students understand this completely and they are so excited to be a
part of these projects. It is the right thing to do. We live our faith since we are made
in the image of God.”
– Judy Geiger, Elementary School Teacher

The following are some of the causes where our students and staff invest their energy and time.

Binder Park Zoo
Charitable Union
Doris Klaussen Developmental Center
"Empty Bowls" Project
Food Bank of South Central Michigan
Fort Custer National Cemetery
HandsOn New Mexico Service Trip
Haven of Rest
Heritage Living Center
Holy Childhood Association
Homebound and Senior Parishioners
– yard work, pen pals, social activities
Life Recovery Program
"Painted Chair Affair" for the
Women's Co-op benefit

Recycling
Reflections Assisted Living
Rice Bowl Project
Right to Life
Rotary Club of Battle Creek—
Annual Christmas Party
Safe Place
Salvation Army
Special Olympics
St. Jude's Math-a-thon
St. Jude's Children's Hospital
St. Philip Sunday Supper
St. Vincent DePaul
Tree of Love
Veteran’s Administration Hospital

“I believe students should be given a variety of opportunities to serve our community. Each place opens their eyes to what is happening in Battle Creek and how much need there is in the area. Also, it shows them how many people are involved with community service.”
– Kim Smith, Student Support Specialist

Love cannot remain by itself—it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service.

– Mother Teresa
of Calcutta

The mission statement of the Catholic schools in Battle Creek begins, “We strive to develop and educate the whole student-academically, morally, spiritually, emotionally and physically.” St. Joseph and St. Philip Schools are the only schools in Battle Creek where your child’s education and development are rooted in our Catholic faith and infused with Gospel values.

Call Cathy Erskine, Enrollment Management, at 269.963.1131 or email her at cerskine@bcacs.org to enroll your family today!

The gift of a Catholic education is priceless.