Catholic Identity
At St Catherine’s, our Catholic faith is at the heart of all we do. Inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ, we seek to nurture students who hope, love, learn, and respond with compassion and integrity. Our Catholic identity shapes the way we teach, learn, and engage with our community, guiding our values, vision, and daily practices.
We are proudly named after St Catherine Labouré, a 19th-century French nun of the Daughters of Charity known for her humility, faith, and dedication to serving others. St Catherine is remembered for her visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which inspired the Miraculous Medal, a symbol of trust in God and care for others. Her life continues to inspire our school community, guiding how we live out our Catholic identity and support students in growing spiritually, socially, and academically.
We bring our faith to life through Religious Education, prayer, meditation, and participation in liturgies, Masses, and sacramental programs, in partnership with the Holy Trinity Parish and families. Students are encouraged to connect their learning with their faith, understand the dignity of every person, and engage in social justice initiatives that make a positive difference in the world.
Our Catholic identity is also reflected in the way we live out our values: being respectful, responsible, and restorative, and seeing challenges as opportunities for growth. Through these practices, we foster a school community where faith, learning, and life are closely connected, and where every student is supported to thrive spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.
"Inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ to hope, love, learn and respond."
Religious Education
The Archdiocese Religious Education Framework supports the full flourishing of spiritual, physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of all learners.
“True to the mission of the Church, learning in a Catholic school seeks out the good in every person.”
Horizons of Hope – MACS Foundation Statement
The Religious dimension of a Catholic school seeks to:
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Honour the sacred dignity of each person
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Engage with deep questions of life
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Honour the equitable access and opportunity for all
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Make a difference in the world
The Religious dimension in a Catholic School is enacted through:
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Prayer and Meditation
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Learning – Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Religious Education Framework
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Celebrating Liturgy
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Belonging
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Social Justice Initiatives
Sacramental Program
The Sacramental Program aims to provide a balanced approach to growth in faith. To achieve this, the family, the parish and the school work together in partnership.
The Holy Trinity Parish offers a Family Centred, Parish Based and School and Catechist supported Sacramental Program.
The school focuses on the Sacramental Program in the following year levels:
Social Justice
At St Catherine’s , social justice is a vital expression of our Catholic faith. We encourage students to understand the needs of others, take action, and contribute positively to their community. Through partnerships with Holy Trinity Parish and Catholic organisations such as Caritas and St Vincent de Paul, students participate in initiatives that support both local and global communities.
Our students are empowered to lead projects, advocate for those in need, and engage in charitable actions, linking their learning and faith to real-world experiences. Social justice is embedded in our curriculum, school life, and Religious Education programs, helping students live out Catholic values of compassion, service, and responsibility, and fostering a lifelong commitment to making a difference in the world.
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Holy Trinity Parish
Holy Trinity Parish is the Catholic parish community that includes St Catherine’s Church in Moorabbin, along with St Peter’s (East Bentleigh) and St Paul’s (Bentleigh).
The parish welcomes families and individuals of all ages to grow together in faith through prayer, worship, the sacraments, and community life. At the heart of parish life is the celebration of the Eucharist, where parishioners gather to worship, give thanks, and be nourished by God’s word and the sacrament of Communion.
Holy Trinity Parish strives to be:
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Viable in structures
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Vibrant in worship
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Vital in mission
all united under the theme “Christ’s Love – United as One.”
The parish supports families in nurturing faith across generations, celebrating life’s significant moments together (such as baptisms, marriages and confirmations), and serving one another through compassionate outreach and pastoral care. The parish provides a spiritual home for families of the school community, encouraging participation in Masses, parish ministries, and faith formation.
Parish Community Activities
In addition to regular Masses and sacraments, Holy Trinity Parish offers:
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Weekly Adoration at St Catherine’s Church, inviting parishioners to prayer and reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Parish bulletins and newsletters that keep the community informed about events, celebrations and parish life.
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Various ministries and groups for faith development, youth participation, and community involvement.