The Catholic Morning Show

Student Leadership, Service, and Community Impact with Andy Reid & Dowling Students - 04/28/2026

Episode Summary

Andy Reid and students from Dowling Catholic High School discuss the impact of the Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, a program focused on forming servant leaders through hands-on service and community engagement. Students share how the academy has helped them grow in confidence, step outside their comfort zones, and develop a stronger sense of purpose rooted in faith.

Episode Notes

• Focus on Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy at Dowling Catholic High School
• Goal: form servant leaders through action
• Students lead service projects throughout the year:
  • Book drive for children
  • “Do Good December” service initiatives
  • Can/bottle drive for those in need
• Biggest event: Year-end carnival
  • Free event for young kids and families
  • Games, prizes, face painting, fun
• Students gain:
  • Confidence
  • Leadership skills
  • Sense of community
• Strong connection to Catholic values:
  • Serving others
  • Putting others first
  • Living out faith in daily life