Service
The prophet Micah calls us to ?act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with our God.? Notre Dame Preparatory School responds to this edict through its vibrant Service Program which is rooted in the mission of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the school?s founding order. Service activities involve all NDP community members?from students, faculty and staff to alumnae and families?directly with disenfranchised communities in Baltimore and beyond.
Service learning has been a visible tradition at NDP from as far back as the 1930s when student organizations such as the Sodality and Mission Club organized service activities. The current community service requirement for seniors has been in place since 1975, making it the longest-running service requirement curriculum in the region.
Community service imbues the lives of NDP students, with a host of service activities beginning in Middle Level and running through Upper Level. A solid foundation of service learning is built on in-house and off-campus projects and reflection experiences that are developmentally appropriate. During their years at NDP, students develop a life-long attitude toward service.
CCAP (Christian Community Awareness Program)
CCAP is a school organization, like Student Council and the Athletic Association, dedicated to serving the community. The group sponsors the Red Cross Blood Drives; food donations to Daily Bread; the Penny Queen fund raiser; the Head Start Christmas Party; the Christmas Dance; Pasta for the Philippines; and the Bunny Brigade Easter Basket Drive. There is one representative from each homeroom, as well as At Large grade representatives. Meetings are held about once a month.
Club Umoja
The mission of Club Umoja is to foster ongoing relationships with children from Camp Umoja through programs with Baltimore public housing developments. We strive to instill a love of learning and promote personal growth in the children. In addition, Club Umoja exists to educate the NDP community as it increases our awareness on urban issues affecting Baltimore’s youth. In the process of achieving these goals we hope to make the experience enjoyable for all involved.
Started in 2004, Club Umoja organizes outreach programs for Camp Umoja children both here and in the community. We host an annual “Urban Forum” to discuss issues that affect Baltimore City’s children.
Habitat for Humanity Club
Our Habitat for Humanity Club works with peers at Calvert Hall College and Maryvale Prep to build a house with Sandtown Habitat for Humanity in West Baltimore each year. We strive to raise $5,000 each year toward our house sponsorship, though in-kind donations and fundraising events like the Habitat Football Classic. We also strive to raise awareness about affordable housing in our local area.
