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