The Catholic School

 

The Catholic School is a special kind of community.  It is a Christian community.  It is a community organised around the person of Christ.  Our College presents Christ to students and proclaims life as a member of the family of God.  Christ is the teaching centre - the model on whom we shape our lives.

Our College is also an educational community, as such it aims to develop the basic skills, progressively open minds to the accumulated culture and teach critical thinking.  We aim also to support and supplement the efforts of parents to provide an education that will prepare each child for his or her full and intelligent participation in a Christian life.

We act on the basis that education is a day by day process.  It takes time for our community of staff, students and parents to learn how to better interact with one another so that the greatest possible growth can take place.  Religious education embraces instruction, values and attitudes.  The home and College must share in the development of these values and attitudes.

Lumen Christ Catholic College is blessed to have Fr Bernie Patterson (Bega Parish) and Fr Constantine Osuchukwu (Pambula Parish) visit the College on a regular basis and acknowledge their interest, active involvement spiritual guidance and support for our students, staff and families. Mass is conducted most Wednesdays at lunchtimes for students and staff who wish to attend.

The Sisters of St Joseph have been a continuing prescence in the Bega Valley since 1891. We are fortunate to have Sister Rosemary Hart and Sister Brigid McMahon associated with Lumen Christi in teaching and pastoral roles.

The College Chapel is open for personal prayer and reflection each school day.  Lunch-time Mass is offered in the College Chapel most Thursdays from 1.10pm. All are welcome