Association Mondiale des Anciennes du Sacré Coeur is a unique world of alumnae and alumni all of whom had the privilege of receiving an education based on a philosophy of love of God and of one another; respect of the uniqueness of each individual; a development of the knowledge that we all have certain gifts and talents and the responsibility to personally foster, develop and use them for the benefit of all; a strong sense of social justice and responsibility which compels to action.

The aims of the World Association are:

• to be at the service of humanity for the construction of a more just and more cohesive society with an increased awareness of its social reponsibilities and in the name of a committed faith lived in its twofold personal and community dimension

• to create and maintain friendship and solidarity among all the National Federations and Association so as to bring about true international collaboration

• to cooperate actively and effectively with the Society of the Sacred Heart in its different tasks and options

• to be present in international organisations with a constant concern for discernment and open-mindedness.

These values are summed up in the goals of the Schools, Colleges and Universities conducted by the Religious of the Sacred: faith which is relevant in today's world of a deep respect of intellectual values of building of community as a Christian value o a social awareness which impels to action of personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.

AMASC is the body which unites all these alumnae and alumni, many tens of thousands, as part of an international family of alumnae and alumni. AMASC was formed in 1960 in Brussels at the request of the then Reverend Mother General, Reverend Mother de Valon, who saw an important and vital role the alumnae and alumni could play in fostering the work and spirit of the Society of the Sacred Heart (the Catholic Order of Nuns founded by St Madeleine Sophie Barat in the early 1800's)..

National Associations of alumnae and alumni were formed and they linked together as the World Association: Alumnae and Alumni of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, USA, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Every four years the alumnae and alumni of the world meet for a Congress. The XII World Congress was held in Sydney, Australia from 14th to 19th April, 2002. The theme of the Congress was Reconciliation: "Matters of the Heart - Reconciling ourselves with our world". In the four years prior to the world Congress, study groups are formed within each national association.

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