Religious practices and the service engagement of catholic senior high school students

International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2026 Volume 14 Issue 2

Available Online: 2 April 2026

Author/s:

Abeleda, Jesse Caiomhe M.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (caiomheabeleda@gmail.com)

Gan, Kim Lian B.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (kimliangan4@gmail.com)

Alava, Gia Larreine L.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (agialarreinececilia@gmail.com)

Tañedo, Rain Justine Li M.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (rainjustinetanedo@gmail.com)

Panopio, Prince John A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (johnpanopio730@gmail.com)

Rodil, Maria Victoria B.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (mvrodil3@gmail.com)

Abstract:

This study determined the relationship between religious practices and service engagement among Catholic Senior High School students of Divine Word College of San Jose during the Academic Year 2024-2026. Using a descriptive correlational design, data were collected from 168 out of 412 students through a validated 25-item questionnaire rated on a 4-point Likert scale. The findings revealed a Very High level of religious practices in recollection activities and Mass attendance, indicating that students consistently and actively participate in spiritual formation programs and religious celebrations. Retreat participation was rated High, indicating that students generally engage in retreats, though slightly less consistently than in other religious activities. Service engagement was also rated Very High in community extension activities and donation drives, demonstrating that students frequently involve themselves in outreach efforts and willingly offer their time, effort, and resources to assist others. The Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient revealed a strong, highly significant positive correlation between religious practices and service engagement, indicating that greater involvement in religious activities is closely associated with greater participation in service-related initiatives. These results suggest that sustained engagement in religious formation activities contributes to students’ active involvement in community service and outreach programs. Thus, this study recommends that the student council and other student organizations may take active roles in planning and leading community extension and donation drive activities. Moreover, the school may establish regular, consistent service programs to maintain students’ high level of participation in community service.

Keywords: religious practices, service engagement, catholic education, faith-based education, participation in community

PDF

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2026.26016

Cite this article:
Abeleda, J. C. M., Gan, K. L. B., Alava, G. L. L., Tañedo, R. J. L. M., Panopio, P. J. A., & Rodil, M. V. B. (2026). Religious practices and the service engagement of catholic senior high school students. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 14(2), 63-72. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2026.26016

* Corresponding Author