“A Catholic school is not  simply a place where lessons are taught; it is a centre that has an operative educational philosophy,
attentive to the needs of today’s youth and illumined by the Gospel message.” (Grajczonek & Ryan 2007)

Inspire Faith

St Catherine’s is a Catholic school, situated within the Adelaide Hills Parish in the Archdiocese of Adelaide. 
We were established by the Dominican Order of the Holy Cross Province in 1947. To honour our Dominican heritage, we endeavour to be visionary, enhance the natural curiosity and desire to learn within the human spirit, be active in social justice and ecology and welcoming to all.

Our faith is embedded in the culture of our school, ensuring integrity and a religious dimension in all we do. 
 













We strive to inspire learners who will; ·        

• Feel connected to God, humanity, the earth and its creatures
• Be active in creating a just and sustainable future for all   
• See themselves and others as greatly and equally cherished by God    
• Make decisions based on securing the common good
• Be creative, wise and consultative         
•  Be able to interact and communicate in a way that preserves the virtues of justice, charity and truth
• Grow morally, spiritually, socially and  intellectually
• Recognise the synthesis between faith, culture, life and learning

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St Matthew's Parish

Parish Location
St Matthew's Church
1 Wembley Avenue Bridgewater South Australia
8339 1608
adelaidehillsp@ozemail.com.au

Mass Times
6.30pm Saturday Vigil
10.30am Sunday Mass

Parish Mass at School
In school terms a Parish Mass is celebrated at
St Catherine's School. Friday's 9am

“Catholic schools participate in the mission of the Church and are privileged places where the values and practices of Catholic Christianity are lived and taught to students as an integral part of life.”  (SACCS Vision Statement, 1992)