Overview: On September 23rd the entire CC community will participate in our sixth annual Serve-a-thon by serving at dozens of service sites throughout the Grand Rapids community. After opening with a prayer service at the Cathedral, students, faculty, and staff will head with their Coram Deo to their service site. 

‍General FAQs:

‍What is the schedule for the day? 

• 8:00am:  Coram Deo 
• 8:45am:  prayer service at Cathedral of St. Andrew
• 9:30am:  dismissal and travel to service sites
• 10am-1:00pm: serve at service sites
• 1:30pm: return to CC to debrief in Coram Deo
• 2:00pm: prayer/dismissal 

‍What will students do for lunch? 

• Students will need to bring a lunch from home or pick up a lunch from the cafeteria the morning of Serve-a-Thon
• All students will bring their lunch to the service site and eat there (refrigeration and microwaves will not be available, please plan accordingly)
• Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle

‍Do students need permission forms and/or waivers?

• Yes. All students need to have a parent/guardian fill out a CC field trip permission form and return it to Coram Deo teachers 
• Some service sites require their own permission form/waiver; these will be sent home with students to be signed and returned to Coram Deo teachers 

‍How will students get to and from service sites? 

• Coram Deo groups serving at sites in the Heartside Neighborhood will walk 
• Coram Deo groups serving at sites in other areas of Grand Rapids will be bused 
  
  • Students may not drive themselves to service sites  

‍What should my child wear on the day of Serve-a-thon? 

• Since some of the service sites will task students with hands-on projects it is advised that all students should wear clothing that they are ok getting dirty
• Please consider packing sunscreen, too 

‍Does my student have to attend?

• Attendance is important and will be taken at the start and end of the day in Coram Deo.
• If 95% of the student body attends and actively serves they will earn an incentive day off on 9/28.  
• This is an important way to give back to our community and bond as a Coram Deo.  

If you have questions please reach out to your child’s Coram Deo Leader or contact 

Jaymie Perry (jaymieperry@grcatholiccentral.org) or Morgan Lamrouex (morganlamrouex@grcatholiccentral.org