Faith and Service
“The best leaders are those who take time to serve others.”
Faith and Service at NDB
Curriculum
Students take courses each year at NDB as they develop a relationship with God and with themselves while building a foundation for creating positive change in their communities.
Year | Class | Length |
---|---|---|
Freshman | Faith and Morality | 1 Semester |
Sophomore |
Hebrew Scriptures Living the Scriptures |
1 Semester 1 Semester |
Junior |
Intro to Social Justice Social Justice |
1 Semester 1 Semester |
Senior |
World Religions Being Notre Dame |
1 Semester 1 Semester |
Class Retreats
Tri-School Walk for Catholic Worker House
Earth Week
NDB’s Earth Week Student Committee hosted three days of Earth Week education and celebration including a food waste contest, seed planting and an educational session on palm oil.
Kairos
Kairos, an optional retreat open to seniors, gives Tigers the space to explore how God is working in various areas of their lives. NDB holds a Kairos retreat, followed by a Tri-School retreat with Serra and Mercy High School.
Service Drives
CORA’s Closet Service Drive
Families and students participated in our April service drive benefiting CORA's closet. CORA is the only agency in San Mateo County solely dedicated to helping those affected by intimate partner abuse.
Samaritan House Kids Closet Service Drive
The NDB Community came together to gather and donate clothing for children in need through our partnership with Samaritan House Kids Closet.
Holiday Service Drive
Students and families donated toys and gifts for families in need from Mayfair Community Center in San Jose to celebrate the winter holidays.
Liturgies
Liturgies are held at various times during the school year as uplifting celebrations of the NDB Community. Students present readings and reflections and enhance each gathering with song and dance.