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Welcome to Our Lady of Lourdes School

Our Lady of Lourdes School is a Catholic K-8 elementary school which strives towards academic excellence while laying the foundation of the beliefs and traditions of the Catholic Church. At Lourdes, we educate the whole person by promoting the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of each student in a value-centered environment of mutual respect.

Mission Statement

Our Lady of Lourdes School is a parish operated archdiocesan Roman Catholic school. We are committed to quality Catholic education by providing opportunities for spiritual, academic, and personal growth. The curriculum of Our Lady of Lourdes espouses Christian principles in all our endeavors. We seek to be a visible sign of Christ’s presence to the community.

Philosophy

Our Lady of Lourdes School is a Catholic elementary school which serves to lay the foundation of the basic beliefs and traditions of the Church and strives to be a model of a Christian Community in today’s world.

The faculty and staff, together with the parents and students, make a daily effort to live the gospel message in word, attitude, and action. Our Lady of Lourdes School strives to educate the whole person by promoting the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional, and physical development of each student in a value-centered environment of mutual respect.

Academic excellence is achieved by a strong curriculum and development of students’ individual talents.

We prepare our students to become productive members of society and to assume their responsibilities of discipleship.

Statement of Beliefs

We believe that home, school, and parish share a common goal to educate each child.

We believe each child’s faith formation begins at home and continues to be an ongoing process which is taught, lived, and celebrated in our school.

We believe our instruction helps to develop each child’s potential.

We believe that Christian service is essential for each child to live out the Gospel message.

Academic Standards & Curriculum

Academic excellence is achieved by a strong curriculum and development of students’ individual talents. We prepare our students to become productive members of society and to assume their responsibilities of discipleship.

Events

Spiritual Growth & Religious Education

The primary purpose for the existence of Our Lady of Lourdes School is the teaching of religion and the principal application of Christian social principles. Here all learning can take place in an atmosphere of religious ideals.

In recent years, sacramental preparation has become more and more the privilege of the parents; it has, however, always been their right and responsibility. The duty of the school and the parish is to assist parents by providing opportunities to review the meaning of the Sacraments, to suggest methods of relating the ideas to the child, and to provide times for the reception of the Sacraments. The school helps the child to join fully in the Eucharistic celebration through the Sacrament of Holy Communion, to learn to love the mercy of God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and to become committed to the faith in the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Devotion to the Blessed Mother is encouraged and implemented in various activities. In October, the rosary is stressed. In February, a special effort is made to inform the students of the story of Our Lady of Lourdes. A Marian Prayer Service offers the opportunity to honor Mary during the month of May. A one-day retreat experience is set aside for the eight graders to become more aware of their Christian calling.

Liturgy

As a member in Our Lady of Lourdes faith community, we acknowledge the centrality of the Eucharist in our lives as a unifying force and as a gracefilled experience. Throughout the year, the various grade levels have the opportunity to plan Eucharistic celebrations for their own group and for the entire school. This provides for a greater familiarity of the parts of the Mass while increasing the meaningfulness in everyday living.

Lectors

Students from all grades have the privilege of serving as lectors during the liturgy.

Servers

To assist in the Liturgical Celebrations, volunteers are accepted in grade six and continue through grade eight and high school.

Lourdes first communion

 

 

Lourdes students at mass

 

Lourdes school mass


What our parents say about Lourdes:

 

  • “I have been a member of Our Lady of Lourdes all my life. All eight years of my schooling were great and memorable. There were certain "special" things about each year that I will never forget. Today, my three kids Dominic, Maria, and Gina couldn't agree with me more! Our Lady of Lourdes school has a superior academic program, providing students with a fair, yet challenging curriculum.” - Parent of students in grades 8, 5 and 1.

  • “Our Lady of Lourdes not only focuses on education but the staff also stresses a great moral environment which I believe has had a great influence on my children.  As my children have developed into teenagers, I believe Our Lady of Lourdes’ teaching has truly helped them make good education and good moral decisions during these tough teenage years.” - Parent of students in grade 8

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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Our Lady of Lourdes School currently has 294 students enrolled in our kindergarten through 8th grade school community.  We admit students of all races, color, nationalities, and ethnic origins.  Our Lady of Lourdes School complies with the employee and volunteer requirements of the Decree on Child Protection as promulgated by the Archbishop of Cincinnati.