Ramblers Celebrate the Christmas Season with Maternity BVM School in Chicago

On November 11, approximately 40 Loyola students, along with members of Campus Ministry, the Mothers’ Club, the Fathers’ Network, LAST (Loyola Academy Service Team) and even Santa Claus himself, headed to Maternity BVM, a Catholic elementary school on the West Side of Chicago, for a festive Christmas party to kickoff the start of Loyola’s annual Gonzaga food and gift drive. The event served as a wonderful way to personalize the Gonzaga experience as Ramblers interacted with Maternity BVM students in activities like face painting, making snowflakes, creating scratch art ornaments, playing pin the nose on Frosty, writing letters to Santa and more.
“I enjoyed getting to interact with the kids and use Spanish in an authentic setting,” says Spanish teacher Mr. Tom Gordon. “It was a wonderful experience.”

Sophomore Abigail Presutti had such a positive experience that she plans to return to the elementary school for additional service opportunities in the future. “Maternity BVM was amazing,” she reflects. “Seeing the children’s faces light up when they saw Santa made my day. I have never seen so many smiles in one room. I really hope to return soon.”

This visit continues a long standing relationship between Maternity BVM and Loyola Academy.

“It was a great day,” adds senior Declan Tom, who enjoyed hearing Mass in Spanish. “It was amazing to see all the children in the Christmas spirit and participate in all the games.”

A special thank you to Maternity BVM Principal Mrs. Christine Molina and school secretary Mrs. Nora Carcanaquez.  

Editor’s note: This party served as the kickoff event for Loyola's annual Gonzaga Christmas Drive, which raised over $30,000 and collected hundreds of boxes of food and gifts for families in need. To learn more, click here.
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