At Columbus Bishop Ready High School, service is not simply a requirement but a lived expression of faith.
Rooted in the Gospel call to love our neighbors, Ready students consistently demonstrate what it means to lead with servant hearts. In recent weeks, the school community has rallied together to support local families through a series of donation drives.
The school held a peanut butter, jelly, ketchup and mustard drive after a local organization shared an urgent need for these staples. What began as a simple request quickly grew into a spirited class competition, resulting in 441 pounds of condiments collected. When students understand the “why” behind service, they respond with enthusiasm, generosity and joy.
Shortly after, Bishop Ready launched its annual diaper drive, collecting 8,200 diapers for Bottoms Up Diaper Bank. These essentials will directly support families who often struggle to afford basic necessities. Initiatives like this allow students to uphold the dignity of the human person, especially the youngest and most vulnerable.
The school is now wrapping up a creative “Ritz vs. Saltines” cracker drive to support the Madison County Food Pantry. After learning that crackers were in desperate need, students once again stepped up. The friendly grade-level competition not only helped fill pantry shelves but taught students that service can be joyful and community-building.
And the momentum continues. Bishop Ready began its annual Angel Tree Toy Drive, providing Christmas gifts to children who might otherwise go without. This tradition reminds students that faith becomes real when we choose to act — especially during Advent, a season of hope and giving.
Through each effort, Bishop Ready students show that living their faith means taking responsibility for the needs of others. These young people understand that the world is changed not by grand gestures but by simple acts of love — one jar of peanut butter, one pack of diapers, one toy at a time.
