MISSION STATEMENT
The Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School community exemplifies and is committed to fulfilling Jesus’ message of faith, hope and love. Together with our parish and community partners, we provide a safe, caring and welcoming environment that promotes the Virtues of respect, teamwork and friendship in light of our academic achievements. The students will be encouraged to model their faith and leadership, rooted in the traditions of Catholic Education.
CATHOLIC FOCUS
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, located in Brampton at 25 Mount Royal Circle, opened in September 2011. The approximate school population is comprised of 260 students and reflects the diverse community of Brampton North East. Our Lady of Lourdes school community looks forward to celebrating monthly liturgies together with Father Vito Marziliano, pastor of St. Patrick’s Parish in Wildfield, Brampton.
The Our Lady of Lourdes Feast Day is celebrated on February 11th, in honour of the first apparition which occurred February 11th, 1858. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a poor, fourteen-year-old girl named Bernadette Soubirous in the south of France. She saw, in the hollow of the rock Massabielle, a young and beautiful lady, clothed in white with a bright blue ribbon sash, yellow roses at her feet and a Rosary hanging from her right arm. Upon this rock and by the waters of the spring the first Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes was built and today is still the most visited pilgrimage site in the world -- principally because of the apparent healing properties of the waters of the spring.
Our Lady of Lourdes points to a crucial element of our Catholic faith -- that we are called to believe, seek and accept the will of God in our lives. The school’s motto (“Our Learners, Our Leaders”) is linked to the many opportunities and social justice initiatives students will be able to take part in at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School. The initiatives include, however are not limited to, outreach programs and participation in the parish’s ShareLife campaign through Spirit and Catholic Education week activities. The students will be encouraged to model faith and leadership through monthly Virtue assemblies, retreats and social justice initiatives.
