Our Eighth Graders this year took a leadership role in our annual Holy Thursday Retreat. For the first time, they depicted the Last Supper and also lead the school with a living rosary highlighting the Sorrowful Mysteries. The retreat concluded with the traditional Stations of the Cross presented by the Sixth Graders. The messages that […]
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Eighth Grade Service Project
Our 8th grade students are connecting the generations within our church community with their Eighth Grade Service Project. They have become pen pals with willing senior parishioners who have 60 or more years of life experience. For months the students and seniors have exchanged letters and gotten to know each other on many different levels. The intent […]
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OLQA students continue to celebrate their Catholic Identity. Some recent faith-based events include the 5th Grade field trip to the Los Angeles Cathedral, the 2nd Grade field trip to Sacred Heart Retreat Center,and the Penance Service for the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th grade students. On Thursday, March 15th Father Kerry during his homily explained to our students […]
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“The crowds asked John the Baptist, what should we do? He said to them in reply, whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none.” – Luke 3:11 QLQA Student Council collected warm coats in all styles and sizes for those in need, Monday, February 6th through Friday, February 10th. All coats that were collected […]
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Monday, January 30th – Sunday, February 5th Catholic Schools Week is a National Event celebrating the many blessings of a Catholic education. So many acts of kindness where exhibited throughout this precious week. Thank you to all the parents who help make Catholic School Week so special. Our parent support is an intricate part […]
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