Principal's Message

 

 

Lumen Christi Catholic College began as a vision of the local community who saw the need for a Catholic secondary college in the far south coast of NSW, to cater for families in the coastal, rural and Monaro regions. Officially opened in 2001 by retired Archbishop Francis Carroll, Lumen Christi has now grown to a Kindergarten to Year 12 College of almost 700 students, with its first Year 12 cohort completing their HSC in 2006. 

 

Lumen Christi belongs to the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, and is overseen by the Catholic Education Office based in Canberra. The Archdiocese is led by the Director, Mrs Moira Najdecki and newly appointed Archbishop Christopher Prowse, who not only ensure that our school meets various statutory requirements, but that we are always true to our mission of evangelisation, where Jesus is truly alive in the spirit, and where we model the teachings of Christ in all that we do. A vital component of our mission is our link to the local parishes, and as a College, we are blessed to have Fr James Antony, Parish Priest of Pambula, and Fr Michael Lim, Parish Priest of Bega who take an active interest in the life of Lumen Christi. 

 

Central to our mission and vision, is a commitment to the quality pastoral care of students. Underpinning our welfare practices and procedures are the principles of restorative justice, with a strong focus on building quality relationships. The vertical pastoral system is integral to establishing these relationships, which is in turn reinforced by a vibrant House system. 

 

The College has adopted as its motto, “Be the Light of Christ”.  This motto is lived out in the daily life of the College, and is kept at the forefront of all that we do, by a committed staff, the Community Council, a supportive parent body, and by the various local parishes. Each year, a theme is established which further extends our mission of “Be the Light of Christ”, and for 2014 this theme is from Psalms 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path”. The theme becomes a central focus for the year and reminds us that Christ’s word lights the way as we journey through our lives. 

 

The Houses at Lumen Christi, are named in recognition of the ongoing custodianship of the South East region of NSW by the Yuin Nation. Baringa, the light, Bobberrer, the land, Monaroo, the people, and Gudu, the water, and not only acknowledge the legacy of our custodians, but serve as a constant reminder of our responsibility to God’s creation, and our call to the stewardship of that which God has entrusted to us. The House names are also a reminder of the magnificent beauty of the region in which we live, surrounded by the Ben Boyd National Park, bordered by the vastness of the Pacific ocean, and boasting one of the most temperate climates in Australia. 

 

Lumen Christi Catholic College is a dynamic learning environment. We are dedicated to educating the whole person, and to provide a diverse range of opportunities to enable young people to be the best they can be, whilst valuing the input of parents/carers and the wider community in this mission