We are pleased to announce that Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School has been officially accredited by Lumen Accreditation from The Catholic University of America, a nationally recognized accrediting body dedicated to ensuring educational excellence. Lumen Accreditation from The Catholic University of America is recognized by the Louisiana State Department of Education as an approved third-party accreditor for nonpublic schools.
This accreditation is a testament to our commitment to providing an exemplary education on a foundation of faith. It reflects our adherence to rigorous academic standards, continuous improvement, and a dedication to student success. The accreditation process involves a comprehensive evaluation of our academic programs, Catholic culture, faculty qualifications, student support services, and institutional effectiveness.
The foundation of Lumen Accreditation is the great treasury of the Catholic church’s tradition, wherein both faith and reason act in unison in the desire for truth.
Through Lumen Accreditation, Catholic diocesan and school leaders will seek knowledge through self-assessment and empirical data, which informs an integrated process of prayerful discernment and faith so that their goals for growth and continuous improvement will “direct their steps towards a truth which transcends them.”
Lumen Accreditation is a service to Jesus Christ and His church by providing a gift for school communities that desire a distinctly Catholic accreditation program. What makes Lumen Accreditation distinctive is not only the integration of faith and reason, but also the lived faith and charisms of Catholic communities within the accreditation process.
Catholic dioceses and schools, while in communion with the Catholic Church, have individual charisms that highlight their lived faith as educational communities. Lumen Accreditation provides pathways that respect these charisms as the communities strive for continuous growth in fulfilling their mission.
As an accredited institution, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School continues to uphold the values of integrity, accountability, and educational excellence. We are proud to serve our community and contribute to the personal and professional growth of our students.