Serve others with Purpose & Joy
We don't just graduate achievers — we graduate givers. Service is not a checkbox at Seton. It is a way of life. We believe that a life well-lived is a life poured out for others — and we prepare every student to lead with that conviction.
Service & Mission
Success means nothing without purpose.
At Seton, we believe the true measure of an education is not just what a student achieves — but what they give. Our service learning program is integrated throughout all four years, not bolted on as an afterthought.
Our students volunteer in local shelters, tutor youth, build sports courts, run fundraisers, and lead community projects. They leave Seton not just prepared to succeed — they leave wanting to make the world better. That desire is the mark of a Seton graduate.
We prepare students to lead. The most important thing a leader can do is serve.
Rooted in the example of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who dedicated her life to education and service for those in need, our mission calls us to go beyond achievement into genuine self-giving love for others.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
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🌍 Service Learning Curriculum
Integrated across all four years, our service learning program connects classroom learning with real-world impact. Students reflect, serve, and grow together.
🤝 Community Partnerships
We partner with 30+ local nonprofits, shelters, schools, and organizations to connect students with meaningful, consistent service opportunities.
✝️ Mission Trips
Domestic and international mission trips bring students face-to-face with global need — and expand their understanding of what service really means.
15,000+
service hours completed each year
Our students don't just learn about service - they do it.
Every year, the Seton Catholic community pours thousands
of hours into the world around them.
How We Serve
Many ways to make a difference
🏠
Local Community Service
From food banks to tutoring programs, our students serve right in our own backyard — building relationships and making a tangible difference close to home.
✈️
Mission Trips
Annual trips within the US and internationally give students transformative, immersive service experiences that expand their worldview and deepen their faith.
💡
Social Justice Education
Through Catholic Social Teachings, we help students to understand the root causes of inequality — and to serve not just in response to need, but in pursuit of justice.
Community Partners
Organizations we serve alongside
🏠 Housing & Food Security
- Clark County Food Bank
- Habitat for Humanity
- SHARE
📚 Literacy & Education
- Read NW
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
- St. Joseph Catholic School
❤️ Social & Community Services
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Battle Ground Community Center
🏥 Healthcare
- Legacy Hospital
- Dornbechers
- Bloodworks NW
Student Voices
How service changed everything
I believe the talents I have are a blessing from God, and that belief has led me to use them to serve others, as well as growing as a person.Nancy N. ‘28
Ready to embrace Servant Leadership?
Come see our service learning program, meet our community partners, and experience the heart of Seton Catholic for yourself.