An Atmosphere For Students To Explore Their Faith
Oldenburg Academy is a Roman Catholic institution with Franciscan values that permeate all campus activities. Our Franciscan nature is due to our founderesses – the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg.
Oldenburg Academy offers an atmosphere for students to explore their faith response to God.
Goals: Instilling Values
OA welcomes students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of Franciscan Catholic values: prayer, care of creation, peace and justice, reconciliation and conversion, and the dignity of the individual. Each year one of these values is chosen for further reflection and study.
2026-2027 will be the year of dignity of each person.
PEACE AND JUSTICE
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At OA, we care for God's creation by using our time, talents, and resources wisely. Through service projects, Mission Mondays, and everyday acts of kindness, students put their faith into action and make a positive impact on their communities.
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Prayer is at the heart of life at OA. Through daily prayer, school liturgies, retreats, and faith-filled experiences, students grow closer to God and deepen their Catholic faith.
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We strive to build a welcoming community where kindness, respect, and fairness guide our actions. We encourage students to be peacemakers and leaders who stand up for others.
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At OA, we believe everyone has the ability to grow and become their best self. Through forgiveness, reflection, and learning from our experiences, we strengthen our relationships with God, one another, and ourselves.
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Every person is created in God's image and deserves to be treated with respect, kindness, and compassion.
At OA, every student is known, valued, and respected. We celebrate each person's unique gifts and encourage everyone to grow in faith, character, and confidence.
DIGNITY OF EACH PERSON
PRAYER
CARE OF CREATION AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP
RECONCILIATION AND CONVERSION
Faith Life in Action
The Campus Ministry team ensures the following opportunities are provided to all students:
Daily beginning and end of day prayer
Yearly Retreats
Monthly Mass
Eucharistic Holy Hour with confessions during Advent and Lent
March for Life trip to Indianapolis.
Student campus ministry team
Catholic Schools Week
Recyclones
Living the Gospel
Bible Study
Wednesday morning prayer before school
May Crowning
Prayer services throughout the year: All Souls’ Day, Divine Mercy, Veterans’ Day, Advent, Lent, World Day of Prayer, Patriotic, and others as they arise, NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) in Indianapolis
Service opportunities
Archdiocesan Senior Mass in Indianapolis

