Lourdes School of Mandaluyong is a CATHOLIC, FILIPINO, and Marian, Capuchin-Franciscan school established by the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap.) Anchored on a philosophy of life and education: Becoming Like Christ The school envisions itself to be a center of excellence in basic education. As a Catholic school, Lourdes School is an educative community permeated by the Gospel values, and is committed to excellence through the integral formation of young male Christian learners who earnestly search for the truth, attain academic excellence, and critically assimilate culture in the light of faith thereby enabling them to live their project of life meaningfully and responsibly. As a Filipino school, the institution forms citizens who are habitually inclined to self-reflection and dialogue, permeated with a deep concern for justice and the common good, and imbued with a strong sense of patriotism and national pride. As a Marian,Capuchin-Franciscan school, it is committed to the development of human persons who are authentic witnesses to the Gospel values and selfless stewards, actualizing lives of Franciscan minority manifested in joy, peace, simplicity, brotherhood, solidarity with the poor and God's creation, and fidelity to the Church as exemplified and inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Francis of Assisi.