What happens if I begin a Gold Project before I submit the Project Registration Form?  As noted in number three of the Gold Project guidelines, you will not receive credit for any hours completed prior to your project being approved.

Can my project be with Faith-In-Action or Faith-In-Action South?  Yes!  Both of these agencies are good sources for a project.  You will work directly with Faith-In-Action.  If your project is with them or a similar agency, you are "contracting" for a particular number of hours (not less than 20) assisting them in their work.  Even though you may be doing a number of different tasks for them, your supervisor is Faith-In-Action, not the home owner or person who is being assisted. 

Does serving Mass or other liturgical ministries qualify for Faith Alive?  Yes.  Assisting at Mass or helping with Religious Education programs are both good Gold  Projects. Make sure that someone in your parish will agree to keep track of your hours and act as your supervisor.

Is it possible that after I've done the work I will not receive Faith Alive hours? Yes.  If you do not complete your evaluation or if your supervisor submits an evaluation indicating that you did not take serious your responsibility or were difficult or uncooperative, then the hours will not be credited. 

What about trips to Christian Appalachian Program or Catholic Heart Work Camp? Both of these programs qualify for Gold Project credit.   Hours are only credited on actual hours of work.  Travel times are not counted.

Does childcare qualify? Child care for people in need can qualify as long as you do not receive any compensation for your work.  Child care for younger siblings does not qualify.