About Us
Bradden R. Kluesner, M.A.
Headmaster
Mrs. Jeanne Perry
Director of Admissions
Mary Rose Collins
High School Coordinator
History of the School
Lumen Christi Catholic School was founded in 2002 to offer Catholics a traditional education based on excellent academics and faith formation. In 2007, the K-8 school extended its mission to include a co-educational high school in order to form young adults in truth and virtue. The school fills the classrooms of the old Latin School, on the grounds of Holy Rosary Parish in downtown Indianapolis. Lumen Christi Catholic High School's academic program is permeated by Catholic principles and prepares our graduates for their vocation in college and life.
Students
The average class size in the high school is six students. Students participate in club sports such as track, cross country, and rowing, organizations such as the Archdiocesan Pro Life Youth Council, and in many volunteer organizations. The high school publishes a bimonthly Bulletin and a yearbook. High school students are given numerous opportunities to teach and lead the grade school students. All students attend daily Mass.
Admissions
Lumen Christi admits students based on school records, letters of recommendation, and an interview with the Director of Admissions. We welcome students of diverse backgrounds and faith traditions. Lumen Christi Catholic High School students come from a variety of elementary and middle schools, about 50% from Catholic schools and 50% from home schools.
Curriculum
The graduate of Lumen Christi Catholic High School completes a rigorous college preparatory program. Lumen Christis curriculum is modeled on a traditional Catholic classic, liberal arts education. We follow a semester system. The academic requirements are as follows:
- Theology - 4 years
- English - 4 years
- Social Studies - 4 years
- Science - 3 years
- Math - 3 years
- Health & PE - 2 semesters
- Language - 2 years
- Ecclesiastical Latin I
- Latin I
- Spanish I-III
- Skills (1 credit each):
- Greek & Latin Vocabulary
- Logic
- Virtues & Ethics
- Speech
- Composition (4 years)
The Faculty
There are seven faculty members for Lumen Christi Catholic High School. Four faculty have graduate degrees; several also teach in the lower grades. All faculty sign an oath of fidelity to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.