2025 LHC Junior School Parent Information Handbook - Flipbook - Page 5
Faith
The Lourdes Hill College community is committed to
enhancing the faith journey of all of its members and
strives to be an authentic Catholic community that is
welcoming of all. Our faith underpins all aspects of
College life. We ask all families to make a commitment to
support the values of the College. We particularly explore
our faith life through our underpinning ethos, the religious
education program, prayer and liturgical life of the College
and through our commitment to social justice.
Ethos (Our Three Stories)
There are three key stories which underpin our ethos at
Lourdes Hill College:
1. The Parable of the Good Samaritan, with its clear
message of compassion and kindness.
2. The Rule of St Benedict, an exploration of how to create
and sustain a community of peace.
3. The Story of Lourdes, with a focus on hope and healing.
Each of these stories contributes to our understanding of
how we are called to create and make real the Kingdom of
God on earth.
Religious Education
Religious Education is compulsory for all LHC students.
It is based on the syllabus developed by the Archdiocese
of Brisbane and covers four main themes: Beliefs, Sacred
Texts, The Church and Christian Life. The approach involves
teaching about religion and does not presume knowledge
nor does it try to change beliefs. In Years 11 and 12 students
study the Religion options from the Queensland.
2025 PARENT INFORMATION HANDBOOK
Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA): Study of
Religion (General Subject) or Religion and Ethics (Applied
subject).
Prayer and liturgical life
Lourdes Hill College has a rich tradition as a praying and
worshipping community. All students are required to
participate in the prayer life of the College. There are many
opportunities provided for staff and students to gather in
prayer. These include:
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Prayer in the core classroom every morning
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The Lourdes Prayer at the end of every day
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Weekly Mass at 8.00am every Thursday morning in our
Chapel (Parents/Caregivers are very welcome).
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Weekly Assembly Prayer
Year Level Spirituality Days
Welcome Assembly
Ash Wednesday
Lourdes Day Mass
Easter Liturgy
Reconciliation Assembly
Mass of St Benedict
Mass for Sharing
College Farewell
Celebration of Excellence and College Spirit
Christmas Liturgy
College Theme
The College theme for 2025 is - Sacred Paths
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