At the end of the first semester of the junior year, a request is made for a list of all junior students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above. That list is then sent to all administrators and teachers with the request that each vote for those juniors who meet the qualifications for Caritas Christi. Their recommendation should be based on service, leadership, and character. Students may not lobby or otherwise request that teachers vote for them.
Nominees may not have any incidence of academic integrity.
The votes from teachers are counted and those in the top 40 are interviewed by current Caritas Members in groups of 3 or 4. All nominees are given the opportunity to answer a series of written questions regarding their understanding of the obligations of Caritas Christi and their willingness and ability to actively participate.
A meeting is held with all current Caritas members to discuss the interviews. One person in each interview team discusses the positive findings for those interviewed. Any current member during this discussion can add positive information regarding any of the nominees.
The members then vote electronically for the nominees who reflect outstanding accomplishments in the areas of character, scholarship, leadership and service. Membership is an honor and a commitment. It is a privilege, not a right. Not all students are awarded membership. Even if a student meets all of the requirements, membership is not guaranteed. After the votes are tabulated the top 25 students are offered membership with the approval of JSerra Administration.