Crusaders In Community Service
Crusader in Community Service (CICS) is a student organization dedicated to serving those in need, both within our local community and beyond. At all times, its members strive to be an example of "Faith in Action."
CICS is divided into two main branches:
 |
| The Crusaders in Community Service (CICS) Executive: Back row (left to right) - Jeff Arnold, Isaac Gazendam,Paul Stafford and Nick Cotman Front row (left to right) - Ms. Lesarge, Mary Leake, Grace Hill, , Mr. Chris Forster Missing from the picture are Brooke Funnell and Mr. Jeff Brady |
The CICS' Executive meets at least monthly to plan the various events, projects and guest speakers for each month. Their meetings usually occur on a Monday, but occasionally take place on other days.
We also have monthly general CICS' Meetings which are open to any students who are interested in helping out with particular projects or events. These usually take place on Tuesdays during lunch in Room 257.
The Social Justice Club and Charity/Good Works Committee meetings occur on different days of the week. Please listen for the announcements or see Mr. Forster if you are interested in one of these clubs or any CICS' Activities.
Role of CICS
1. Taking part in charitable activities such as:
- October/Thanksgiving juice drive (Donations to the local food bank)
- Advent collection in November/December (Donations to the local St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Food Hamper Program)
- Annual pancake breakfast on Shrove Tuesday (For a local charity)
- Share Lent Campaign in March/April (to support various charitable agencies at the local, provincial and international levels)
- 25-Hour Think Fast (For C.C.O.D.P. - Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace)
- Clothing drives
- Annual Partners in Mission food blitz in May
- Others as requested and as decided upon by the group (i.e. special fundraisers such as hurricane or other disaster relief programs.)
2. Promoting awareness of social justice issues at the local and international level within our school community through initiatives such as:
- Bulletin boards
- Classroom memos
- Main lobby displays
- Organizing third world speakers
- Presentations at School Masses (I.e. slide shows)
- C.I.C.S. rep on Student Council
- Articles for diocesan & other local newspapers
- Taking part in mission trips to developing nations
3. Community Outreach Activities:
- Food bank volunteers
- Seniors' retirement home visitations
- Environmental cleanup campaigns
- Blood donor clinics
- Diabetes canvassing