Bishop Amat High School - Tusitala Yearbook (La Puente, CA)

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Love In Action Whatever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me. Matt. 25:40 An important aspect of A mat life is Christian Service. De- scribed as love in action, its purpose is to develop student awareness regarding areas of human need and to provide op- portunities for active involve- ment. One of the ways in which op- portunities are provided is that every club is required to design and complete a Christian Ser- vice Project. Also, Sign Lan- guage Classes are offered on a weekly basis to promote com- munication with the deaf and hard of hearing. Finally, stu- dents become involved in Christian Service through a two period semester class taught by Sr. Mary Conheady. Some of the institutions where students offer their services are MacLaren Hall Dentention Fa- culity, Lanterman State Hospi- tal for the Developmentally Disabled and Golden Age Con- valescent Home. Perhaps the only way to under- stand the impact that Christian Service opportunities has had on students is to read some of their thoughts on the subject. Says Brian Maldonado, a ju- nior, Christian Service had made me appreciate the simple things which I take for granted. It has helped me mature and it has opened up my eyes. Brandy West, also a junior, writes, I have, though Chris- tian Service become more Christ-like in my attitudes and actions in my everyday life. Finally, Mike Champlin, junior, sums it all up by saying, Chris- tian Service is not for some people but it is for all. (Above) We ' ve got the beat, Teresa Dirkscbneider and a friend enjoy the current top ten bits. (Right) Enjoying the company, Mike Cbamplin looks on as a senior citizen talks to his visitors. (Top Right) A ray of sunshine, Junior Nancy Bickle tends a helping band. 244 CHRISTIAN SERVICE

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Reaching Out Living their Christian committ- ment. Amat students demon- strate their Jove through Chris- tian Service projects. The Christian Service class partici- pates frequently in sharing their time and understanding with others. By visiting the various conva- lescent homes the students reach out to the elderly in the community. Under the direc- tion of Sister Mary Conheady, Amat Juniors and Seniors use their time and talents to assist the senior citizens. Says Senior Denise Chavez, Through working with all these people, I have grown both spiritually and emotional- ly Laura Dwyer sums up Christian Service by saying, ' For the lit- tle we actually give, we get so much in return. (Right) Lending a helping hand. Marian East assists a senior cu.ien. (Middle R.gh,) Love, understanding, and caring. ,he Christian Ser .ce HoL ' Zta dZ ' parr ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' - ' «- ' (Bottom Right) Brightening someone ' s day. Sister Mary Conheady is the driving force behind the Christian Service Projects. (Bouom Left) Happy motnems. Junior Donada Kim spends lime with a friend a, Golden State Habilitation Center for Adult Handicapped iTcZl ' ' l ' uTf ' ' j: ' ' ' ■ ' ' ' ' •« A «■ nd love ai Golden State Habihiation Center. 246 CHRISTIAN SERVICE