Service
SUA’s Serviam Program is designed to help students live out the charism of contemplative love of God and an openness and eagerness to serve the needs of others. St. Angela Merici dedicated her life to serving women, children, and families suffering from injustice. This program encourages our young women to imitate her dedication to serving those most in need through intentional service and prayer.
A minimum of 60 hours of service must be completed throughout the students’ four years of high school. The hours must be completed at two or more nonprofits, organizations, or community groups.
Serviam Club
Any student is welcome to join the Serviam Club. Serviam means “I will serve” in Latin and is used as a motto for Ursuline service programs throughout the world. Students can take on leadership roles for our seasonal collections and drives, as well as participate in monthly service projects both in and outside of school.
The Toledo Labre Program
Every Monday night—rain or shine, holiday or school day, summer or winter—students from St. Ursula Academy, St. John’s Jesuit High School, and Notre Dame Academy come together in a simple act of faith: offering food and fellowship to the hungry and homeless of inner-city Toledo.
The Toledo Labre Program was established in 2012. Inspired by the original Labre Project founded at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland in 2002, the Toledo chapter was co-founded by faculty and alumni of St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy and St. Ursula Academy. Historically, Labre has served the Old South End and East Side Toledo neighborhoods for more than 14 years.
Students meet each Monday afternoon at the host school (which rotates monthly) to make and package food for those in need. Once the food is ready, students share intentions and pray for those they are going to serve. The group members ride together to two locations, where they distribute food, interact with community members, and build connections with those who need it most.
Afterward, the students head back to the school to reflect on their experience, pray for each person served, and note any special needs for the next visit. Many students return to Labre every week to see those they have connected with and meet new friends.
