Event Information & Registration

LCSS Cookie Exchange

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Join the LCSS community for our Cookie Exchange! Bake 2 dozen cookies, and you'll receive 2 dozen cookies to take home! Have fun with fellow LCSS bakers and join in the celebration of the Advent season!

Young Alumni Mass and Bagels

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

8am

McHale Gymnasium

Students in the graduated class of 2019-2023 are invited back for Mass and bagels at their alma mater. Join us for an All School Mass celebration, grab a snack with fellow alumni, and visit the hallways and teachers you know so well! This was a new event in 2022, and we're looking to make it bigger and better in the coming years!

Trivia Knight

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Trivia Knight was a new event for 2023. This is an adult-only event. It will include a casual dinner and desserts, along with a cash bar. Tables of 8 are $350 dollars, $100 for a couple, or $50 for an individual. Questions? Call 765-474-7500 or email [email protected]

Father Daughter Dance

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds1406 Teal Rd. Lafayette, IN 47905
Registration 5:00 p.m.
Dinner and Dancing 6:00 p.m.
Photo Booth and Cash Bar

The Father Daughter Dance started in 2006 and continues to be a huge success with sellout crowds every year. It is open to girls in PreK through 6th grade. Dads and daughters get dressed in their finest for an evening of fun. The night includes a social period, dinner, live DJ for dancing, professional photography, photo booth and party favors.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to make the event affordable for all families who want to be part of this special evening. Contact the Advancement Office at (765) 474-7500 or [email protected] if you would like more information on how you can support this memorable event.

FATHER DAUGHTER EVENT & REGISTRATION PAGE

January 28- February 3, 2024

National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. CSW has traditionally been held the last week in January. The week is observed with assemblies and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members to celebrate our Catholic schools.

January 30, 2024

Day of Giving is a 24 hour day to share stories and give back to Catholic education. All monies raised directly support teacher pay, student programs, and help keep tuition affordable.

DAY OF GIVING SITE LINK

Mother Son Bowling

Saturday, February 3, 2024

4:30 p.m. -7 p.m.

Mike Aulby's Arrowhead Bowl

2331 Brothers Dr.

Lafayette, IN 47909

Held annually at one of the local bowling alleys, the event is open to all Kindergarten through 6th grade mothers (and mother figures) and sons. Due to alley capacity, the event sells out quickly so register early! The evening includes food, drinks, and prizes.

MOTHER SON EVENT & REGISTRATION PAGE

Battle of the Saints

Friday, March 8, 2024

McHale Gymnasium

The Battle of the Saints is an annual dads basketball game between fathers and guardians of St. Boniface Crusaders and St. Lawrence Ramblers in grades 4th through 6th. This spirited contest is played in McHale Gymnasium at Central Catholic and the winning team gets to keep the coveted trophy in their school for the year.

Information for the event is sent home in student packets and via digital media channels.

Player Registration Here (Dads with students in 4th-6th grade at either St. Boniface or St. Lawrence are eligible to play.)

The Blue Knight Auction

"A Knight at the Derby"

April 27, 2024

McHale Gymnasium

The Blue Knight Auction (BKA), held the last Saturday in April, has become a Lafayette Catholic School System tradition. Since 1994, when Dave and Angie Schrader started the event, the BKA has raised over $5 million dollars for Catholic education. It is one of, if not, THE premier one-night fundraising event in the area. The BKA strengthens the LCSS Community through social interaction, service and financial support. Businesses and individuals throughout the broader community support the entire school system through donated items and sponsorship. Special projects and teacher wish list items are funded through this event.

BLUE KNIGHT AUCTION EVENT PAGE

May 23, 2024
A tradition was started in 2006 to acknowledge distinguished Central Catholic alumni for their achievements in spiritual, community, service and professional life. This is the highest accolade reserved solely for alumni. In 2020 a new tradition was started to recognize and celebrate faculty, staff, administrators and honorary individuals who have made an extraordinary contribution of time, talent and effort to the Lafayette Catholic School System. Nominations are accepted year round and all nominees are reviewed and recommended by a selection committee composed of the LCSS Advancement Committee, CC alumni, past winners and school leaders in the month of March. Winners are announced at the Blue Knight Auction and recognized on stage during the commencement ceremonies.

A reception is held the day before commencement to honor each individual.

KNIGHTS TO REMEMBER PAGE

Knights of Columbus Car Show

Each July the Knights of Columbus Local #457 hosts the annual K of C Car Show on the front lawn at Central Catholic Jr. - Sr. High School. The event includes food, entertainment, fun and free stuff. Over 15 classes of cars are judged for prizes and recognition. All proceeds benefit the Central Catholic Professional Development for Teachers.

CAR SHOW PAGE

The Lafayette Area Catholic Schools Foundation, Inc. (LACS) was formed in 1976 to receive Legacy Gifts to secure a solid financial foundation for the Lafayette Catholic School System. It is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit (EIN: 35-1376312) governed by a board of directors. Since its inception, the foundation has continued to grow and professionally invests donor assets. The interest from the fund's corpus in the foundation is always put to use in the school system and continues to grow through donations and gained investment income. Each year Lafayette Catholic School System supporters are invited to an annual reception to learn more about the future of the Lafayette Catholic School System, get a financial update, and socialize with other community supporters. The event is held each August and invitations are sent via mail and electronic communication. All are welcome to attend.

If you have questions about the LACS, please contact the Advancement Office at (765) 474-7500 or [email protected].

Golf Outing

Sponsor a hole or get your foursome together in the Fall for the annual Lafayette Catholic School System Golf Outing. The annual event is held in conjunction with Alumni Weekend.

Friday, October 4, 2024

10:30 A.M. Registration Starts
11:30 A.M. Shotgun Start & Box Lunch
Complimentary golf range
Recognition for awards will be sent out electronically after the event

Click here for more information or to register for the Golf Outing.

Alumni Weekend

Alumni Weekend started in 2016. The annual event continues to grow in popularity for reunion class years due to the coordination of multiple events. It is hosted on a Central Catholic home football weekend when Purdue University football is on the road to reduce hotel expenses for guests who may be traveling.

The weekend includes the following:

FRIDAY

LCSS Golf Outing
Fish Fry
Home Football Game

SATURDAY

5K Walk/Run
School Tours

Save The Dates

October 4-5, 2024

Alumni classes are welcome to arrange school tours on Saturday and have Mass in the beautiful St. Joseph's Chapel. Contact the Advancement Office at (765) 474-7500 or [email protected] if you would like more information for your reunion.

Please visit our Alumni Weekend page for more information and registration links.