Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

Junior Kindergarten enjoyed a lovely spring walk with Mrs. Swinson!

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O gentle maiden, St. Bernadette! You endured the disbelief and ridicule of those who opposed you as well as from those who loved you.

Teach us, in your holy simplicity, to welcome, honor and cherish the Blessed Virgin Mary in our lives.

As was done in the grotto of Lourdes so let the healing power of God’s presence within our homes and hearts become a wellspring of grace, forgiveness and mercy to all around us.

Pray for us, St. Bernadette, that we, like you, might merit eternal happiness. Amen.

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What better way to culminate our first year of Spanish lessons with Senora Wertz than making homemade guacamole! -Ms. Ferrick

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I really love our House System. The students truly enjoy interacting with their prayer buddies, and it creates a strong sense of community from JK through 8th grade. Because our houses are centered on discipleship traits, the students develop a deep understanding of our school mission and what it means to live it out each day. Beyond the focus on discipleship, the House System provides wonderful opportunities for students to build relationships across grade levels. It has also allowed me to stay connected with students I previously taught as they move up through the school. On a personal level, being part of a house has helped me form meaningful relationships with other faculty and staff members as well. In fact, many of my closest teacher friends are in my house. -Mrs. Reardon

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My all time favorite field trip is when second grade goes to the Virginia Living Museum. We see wildlife native to Virginia! This museum has indoor and outdoor exhibits. Truly a beautiful learning environment. -Ms. Ferrick

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In January 2024, I received my sacraments and officially joined the Catholic Church. Although I had been attending Mass since marrying my husband and our family has been part of the Lourdes community for more than 25 years, it wasn’t until I began teaching at OLL that I felt called to become Catholic. Teaching second grade and growing in faith alongside the faculty and staff inspired me to take that step. I am truly grateful to this school for helping to deepen and form my faith. -Mrs. Reardon

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My favorite House event is our service projects. Lourdes gives back to our communities through our House Service Projects. House Dignatio made crate blankets, catnip toys, and paintings of adoptable pets for Henrico Humane Society! -Ms. Ferrick

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One of the things I love about 2nd grade is teaching theology the year that they receive their First Reconciliation and their First Communion. In May, we celebrate the May Crowning and this feels like the culmination of their 2nd grade school faith journey. After they have received their sacraments, we have our May Crowning and our students dress up and lay flowers at the feet of Mary. It is a special way to celebrate their faith. -Mrs. Reardon

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