Student Handbook
Christian Service Program
As a Roman Catholic institution, Stephen T. Badin High School is committed to enabling each student with the capacity to experience and reflect upon the mission of Jesus Christ as the one who served others. (“Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” Matthew 21:28) The Christian Service Program provides the students with means to put faith into action. In doing so, the school reflects the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in that every Catholic secondary school implements a service dimension to the curriculum.
The Christian Service Program is based upon the corporal works of mercy. (Corporal works of mercy: feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick…(Catechism of the Catholic Church #2447). All students are required to complete the specified service hours for their grade level. If a student a student has not attended Badin for all four years, the Christian Service Director will establish an appropriate number of hours. If a senior fails to meet the requirements, their diploma will be held and they will receive a certificate of attendance until the hours are completed.
Each student will also be given specific requirements at the beginning of the school year from their religion teacher. Each course syllabus will contain all of the necessary information for each grade level. Any questions can be directed to the Office of Religious Education at Badin at (513) 863-3993 ext. 118. Click here for more information on Christian Service.