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Amnesty International
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Indeed, cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead’s words guide our students in a club that seeks to improve student awareness of human rights issues throughout the world. One activity in which the students may be involved is in writing letters to prisoners of conscience and social justice advocates Mr. Sanchez is the advisor to this club.
"Community in Action" (C.I.A.)
Self-formed by students, the Community in Action (C.I.A.) program is the outreach service arm of the Student Activities Committee. Students within this organization make a covenant to improve the city of Newark by living the corporal works of mercy. Some of the activities in which the students participate are writing letters to prisoners of conscience and social justice advocates through Amnesty International; collecting baby products for pregnancy care centers; visiting the elderly and volunteering at soup kitchens. Students also raise money for charities and disaster relief through organizations like Catholic Relief Services and their Operation Rice Bowl program. Helping at the Community FoodBank of NJ is another way students can reach out to others in need.
Mr. Gambone is the faculty advisor for this program and welcomes ideas for additional ways to minister to the greater community. Other forms of individual service will be considered. The State of New Jersey requires high school students to volunteer at least sixty recorded, approved hours of community service before graduation.
Student Activities Committee
Created in conjunction with the Community in Action (C.I.A.) organization, the Student Activities Committee is the internal service organization that serves the students of Christ the King Prep. The goals are to foster school spirit and build community among the classes. Student members serve one another by pledging to work towards these goals with enthusiasm and dedication.
One responsibility of this committee is to raise money for student use such as, but not limited to, other school clubs, dances, mixers, small field trips, guest speakers, class gifts and community service. Ms. Brown is the faculty advisor for this committee.
Living Rosary
for Peace
Students gather for a few minutes after class to pray a single decade of the rosary for peace in Newark and the world.
