Brother Rice Students Go to Detroit for Day of Service

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI — On Wednesday, Brother Rice High School students, faculty and parents participated in the 2016 Day of Service — a unique opportunity to serve the community and give public witness to faith.

On this important day, Brother Rice sent more than 700 students, faculty and staff out into the Detroit area for a day of service in a partnership with Angels Place, Christ Child House, Gleaners Food Bank, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, St. Paul of the Cross Retreat, and Mother and Unborn Baby Care.

Students assisted with yard work, washed windows, painted, did spring cleaning, sorted food, made meals and generally pitched in as needed, according to a news release.

Christian service is an essential element in the development of Brother Rice students. Every student performs a minimum of 20 Christian service hours annually to fulfill the school's requirement, but once a year the entire school bands together, faculty and students, parents and friends, to share the collective service responsibilities to the local community.

“Brother Edmund Rice’s mission was not only to educate the marginalized but to literally give to the poor in handfuls,” Tom Reidy, Brother Rice High School president, said. “We believe our mission is to develop our students into more complete men and helping them discover the importance of being generous and willing to share their gifts and love with others in need is an essential part of their education.

“That is why The Day of Service has become an important part of our school’s culture.”