As you prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation, which is to be strengthened in the Holy Spirit and Truth of God, it is necessary to learn firsthand what it means to serve others, especially when it is outside your comfort zone.
Choosing to do something that makes us a little uncomfortable is a very effective way of becoming a stronger and better person, especially when it's for another person. Like working out, it takes time, patience and the willingness to be a little uncomfortable, but in the end, there's a reward. Fortunately for us, the Church give people like you and me a framework for what kind of service will both help others and help us grow.
When we feel at a loss for how to help other people and learn how to serve, we can turn to the Works of Mercy. There are two types of works of mercy; those that help with bodily needs called the corporal works of mercy (corporal, from the Latin corpus which mean body) and those that help with spiritual needs called the spiritual works of mercy.
Service opportunities will be offered throughout the year as well.