The Academy of the Most Blessed Sacrament plans various student-led service based activities throughout the school year. Together, we strive to educate our students while expanding their hearts by living, experiencing and reflecting on service to others as did Christ, our greatest teacher.
Exciting events coming Soon!!!
Mrs. Ramdath and the 6th grade Homeroom led a "Donate to Dress Down Day" in support of the Franklin Lakes Fire Department. Established in 1924, the Franklin Lakes Fire Department has developed a rich history of tradition and bravery, generated from the dedicated efforts of its membership over the past 97 years. They respond to an average of 600 emergency calls per year including structure and vehicle fires, motor vehicle collisions, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues and severe weather events.
As the Christian action of the Seton House is to promote reading, Head of House Cameryn L. and Seton House members collected new and gently used books for the Book Nook. Book Nook has been instilling the love of reading for 10 years and is seeking to donate 10,000 children’s books to Brooklyn Book Bodega.
Ms. Dragonetti and the 2nd grade class chose Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ as their service project. These inspiring 2nd graders collected donations of puzzle books, playing cards, magnifiers, short novels and more for the Senior patients there.
Ms. G's Transitions/Kindergarten class with their 8th grade Prayer Partners (Mr. Q) chose Mercy House as their service project. As January was Respect Life Month at AMBS, the students collections donations of diapers, wipes, bottles, blankets and more for Mercy House.
Ms. Curriero's 3rd grade class partnered with Mrs. Manzo's 4th grade class for their December service project. The service projeIct was helping collect gift cards for Most Blessed Sacrament Church's The Giving Tree program. We are happy to report that 583 Christmas gift card requests were fulfilled by parishioners and the AMBS community! The gift cards were distributed among a group of charitable organizations that included Mercy House in Hackensack, the Little Sisters of the Poor in Totowa, Harrison House in Paramus, Expect Hope in the Bronx and the Martin de Porres Village in Paterson. Liz Harkins, who coordinated The Giving Tree program for the parish, "The challenges that some of us face, even in this area, can be heart-breaking and overwhelming. The spirit of the Christmas season is the spirit of giving. It is my hope that in the generosity we have shown to others, we have helped our neighbors to feel some of God's loving grace and mercy."
On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the Aquinas Middle School Xavier House hosted a Prayer Circle dedicated to Veterans. Xavier House is a small Christian learning community of 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Nina P., Head of Xavier House, led the prayer “Today is Veterans Day which honors individuals who served our country. As we come closer to the season of Thanksgiving, we send our appreciation to the millions of service members, Veterans, military families, caregivers and survivors who have served and continue to serve our nation“. Samantha W. led the school in the Pledge of Allegiance and Jarred L. led the school with the Anti-Bully pledge.