On June 6, Arrows visited San Miguel School to enjoy games and celebrate the end of the school year. The visit ended with the delivery of summer activity bags donated by the Classes of 2026 and 2029.
Service
Integral to the School’s mission, the Service Program enables us to put our faith in action. By engaging directly with the people they serve, students understand the Gospel’s truth that to love God, one must love his neighbor, particularly neighbors most in need.
The Service Program is required of all students throughout the calendar year. Students’ work has included tutoring and mentoring inner city youth, coordinating clothing and food drives, serving at food pantries, helping run programs for senior citizens, and assisting both children and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
Senior Service Program
Beginning in mid-April, each senior is required to commit a significant number of hours to service in the community. The work done at the placement site must involve consistent one-on-one contact. Through weekly discussion groups, seniors are required to reflect upon the meaning of their experience, and to articulate those reflections in an oral presentation. At the conclusion of their service period, the entire senior class gathers in the Chapel to share their stories with one another and with the faculty. This morning of oral presentation often ranks among each senior’s finest hours.
The service program has been enhanced by a grant from the Edward E. Ford Foundation.
Our Mission In Action
St. Sebastian’s students volunteered with the Miracle League of Massachusetts, assisting young athletes during their final game of the season on May 31.
Joseph Koh '26 and Carter Rich '27 joined the Needham community to honor fallen heroes at the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 26, 2025.
Members of the Class of 2029 grade class participated in clothing and sorting drive as part of an initiative of the Town of Needham to give back to Cradles to Crayons.
This past Sunday, members of the St. Sebastian’s Men’s Association joined a group of Arrows for a day of service at High Spirit Community Farm in Great Barrington, MA.
On Thursday afternoon the varsity golf team donated their time to assist Needham Golf Club superintendent Tim Hood with maintenance on the golf course.
On Friday, March 7, fifteen 5th grade students from the San Miguel School in Providence, RI travelled to St. Sebastian’s to spend the day here on campus with our Arrows.
Our 8th graders visited Newton Country Day School on February 27 for a fun evening of service and connection.