Sacred Heart sophomore Olivia Colombo wins Cardinal Sean O'Malley's Witness to Life Video challenge

KINGSTON, Mass. - June 6, 2016 - PRLog -- Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, is proud to announce that a short film submitted by high school sophomore Olivia Colombo of Kingston, Massachusetts has been named the winner of Cardinal Seán O'Malley's Witness to Life Video Challenge.

According to The Archdiocese, Colombo's submission was selected for demonstrating "a strong spirit of evangelization through her ability to Witness to Life among her peers."

The roughly three minute video illustrates and affirms the kinship between the Sacred Heart School community and local elderly facilities.  Powerful in both narrative and visual elements, the video also pays homage to the school's "March for Life" assembly and explores the various ways Sacred Heart students wage devotion and respect to society, at large.

On June 2^nd, Colombo, her parents, Sacred Heart Principal Dr. Michael Gill and students who assisted in the video creation had the opportunity to meet with Cardinal O'Malley in a brief private session.

"The entire school is so proud of Olivia for this remarkable accomplishment," said Pamela Desmarais, President of Sacred Heart School. "Her thoughtful approach to the subject matter and collaboration with fellow students to produce the video has resulted in a truly amazing honor."

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, which provides educational opportunities for students throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, from preschool through grade 12.  As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. The school provides students with a strong liberal arts curriculum, and integrates technology into the hands of students with its One to One iPad Program. Sacred Heart also offers extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities for students.  Founded in 1947, the school underwent  a governance change in July 2011, incorporating the Sacred Heart Schools in Kingston, MA as Sacred Heart School System, Inc. This new structure was implemented to assure the continuation of academic excellence of the Sacred Heart Schools for the future, as well as the Catholic mission and the religious community traditions. The school system serves students on a beautiful, expansive campus on Route 80 that includes three school buildings, a central administrative office, and athletic fields and facilities. Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. Pamela Desmarais serves as the school's President. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.

PHOTO:  Left to right: David and Jennifer Colombo, Cardinal Seán O'Malley, Olivia Colombo and Sacred Heart High School Principal Dr. Michael Gill