Watch & Listen
Below are various links for you to watch and listen what the Owensboro Catholic Schools are about.
Videos
| OCS Promotional Video | OCS Programs & Services |
| OCS Steele Stadium | OCS Enrollment |
| OCS Annunciation Center | OCS Financial Aid |
| OCMS FCA - Right to Life March in Washington DC | Other Videos |
Audio
Owensboro Catholic Schools Podcast!
Picture Tours of Schools
Picture Tour of the Elementary K-3 Campus
Picture Tour of the Elementary 4-6 Campus
Written Testimonials
The following talk was written and delivered by Catholic High student Olivia Osborne at Grandparents Mass and Lunch in September 2007.
Good afternoon, my name is Olivia Osborne, and I am a senior here at Catholic High. It is an honor to be here with all of you today, and I thank Mr. Staples for inviting me to speak.
I was asked to reflect on what Catholic High means to me and what impact it has on my life. I immediately ran into a slight problem: I could talk to you about the multiple reasons I love Catholic for days. So, I reluctantly narrowed my focus to three themes: Faith, Tradition, and Family.
Faith. Throughout the school you will find the following words in various locations: “Be It Known To all Who Enter Here That CHRIST Is The Reason For This School, The Unseen But Ever Present Teacher in Our Classes, The Model In Our Faculty, the Inspiration of Our Students.”
We are so blessed to have the privilege of practicing our faith during school. It is comforting to know that we can speak about God and our religion. Celebrating Mass, participating in Confession, and going on retreat are just a few ways that our Catholic school education aids in forming us into strong disciples. Christ’s presence is truly felt here everyday. I can see it in our teachers’ eyes and my classmates’ smiles.
We are bound together in the Body of Christ, and the gift of expressing our faith is invaluable. At Catholic High, we are encouraged to pray about our vocations and to invite Jesus into every aspect of our lives. Our knowledge of the Faith is constantly reinforced, whether it is through a textbook or through spontaneous class discussions. Often, we take this freedom for granted; but there are poignant moments when we realize the impact Catholic High has had on us, and we become immediately grateful.
Tradition. Each year, on the first day of school, each class begins by taking role. But role isn’t simply just taken to see who is absent and to match names with faces. Every teacher stops after each name is called and asks that student who his or her parents, siblings, and even grandparents are. Nine times out of ten, the teacher will have either taught one of the student’s relatives or gone to school with them.
If you have recently attended a Catholic High sporting event, such as a football game, you may have noticed that the enormous crowds don’t exactly match up to our enrollment. So why are these fans coming to support our teams if they do not have a family member playing? Probably because once you’re in the Catholic High family, you’re never out. You will always have the memory of the special spirit that surrounds OCHS.
How’s that for tradition?
Much of the credit belongs to you, the grandparents. If it weren’t for your support and faith, most of us wouldn’t be in these halls today. So, thank you for believing in Catholic High’s message and mission.
Family. I am an only child, and while I am grateful for my own room, I would give anything to change my situation. Don’t get me wrong, my parents are wonderful, but there has always been a void that I felt could only be filled by a brother or sister.
That void disappears when I walk through these doors every morning. I instantly have 524 brothers and sisters. I know nearly every face and every name. We have such an intense bond here, and it is irreplaceable. I feel safe and protected at Catholic High. There is no doubt in my mind that any one of the students or teachers here would instantly help me if I were in need.
Families can take many different forms. Today, we are honoring you and your important role in the lives of your grandchildren. I think you will be pleased to hear that your grandchild’s “OCHS Family” is strong and loving and playing an important role in his or her life as well.
Take a moment and look around this room. Catholic High, and the opportunities we have to grow intellectually in a Christ-centered environment, would not be possible without you. On behalf of myself, and all of your grandchildren here at OCHS, thank you for your prayers, your commitment and your sacrifice. May God bless you today and always.