Grade 11 Religion
Christian Service Reflection Topics –
Reflection #1 – DUE: _______________________
Sometimes, in the midst of our service, it’s hard “to see the forest for the trees” – in other words, it’s
hard to see how our small role is making any kind of difference to the larger issues of social injustice.
St. B’s logo is “Small enough to care; big enough to make a difference.”
1. In a well-developed paragraph (min. 8 sentences), explain towards what larger social
justice issues your seemingly small contribution, together with many other small
contributions, is helping to make a difference. Remember to provide properly
explained examples to support your response.
2. In a well-developed paragraph (min. 8 sentences), describe how your unique gifts and
talents are being utilized at your service placement. Please refer to your result of the
Myers-Briggs questionnaire, personal inventories, and/or any of the Gifts of the
Holy Spirits to answer this question, along with properly explained examples to
support your response.
Reflection #2 – DUE: _______________________
Christian Service work is often challenging: physically, mentally, and emotionally. It can also be very
rewarding.
1. In a well-developed paragraph (min. 8 sentences), describe one high point or positive
experience that you’ve had so far at your placement. Be sure to mention specific
details about the situation, why it was positive, and how you felt.
2. In a well-developed paragraph (min. 8 sentences), describe one low point, or challenging
experience you’ve had so far at your placement. Be sure to mention specific details
about the situation, why it was a low point, and how you felt. If you cannot provide
a low point, describe a second high point.
Reflection #3 – DUE: _______________________
1. In a well-developed paragraph (min. 8 sentences), discuss why it is so important to be
engaged in DIRECT service? What does this quote mean to you: “When the heart is touched
by direct experience, the mind may be challenged to change.” Describe how you have
grown (spiritually, personally, socially) in this project. Remember to provide properly
explained examples to support your response.
2. In a well-developed paragraph (min. 8 sentences) evaluate your overall performance at
your placement(s). Discuss: your overall attitude, your ability to communicate with others,
and your levels of initiative and responsibility. Remember to provide properly
explained examples to support your response.
3. In at least 4 sentences, explain what recommendations you would suggest to ensure that
the Christian Service project is a meaningful experience for students. Provide at least one
good recommendation with examples of how it will improve the project.
Grade 11 Religion
How are Reflections evaluated?
Christian Service reflections are similar to course content reflections, but have the added
expectation that the student is to reflect on their service experiences in terms of living out their
faith lives. The four criteria of Christian Service reflections are:
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Connections to course content
Personal experiences, and where they encountered Christ and/or lived out their faith
Seeing the world through the eyes of another
Personal Growth
All reflections must be a minimum of 8 sentences per response, and provide adequate
explanations with specific examples. Reflections that do not refer to and describe specific
experiences will lose marks.
Each Christian Service reflection is worth 15 marks.
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