ABOUT RICCI · SINCE 1955
學校簡史
從西灣的一所古雅洋房出發，利瑪竇中學秉承耶穌會「有教無類」的精神，以「友愛勤勞」為校訓，七十年來陪伴一代又一代青年成長。
1955
創校年份 Founded
70+
載育人歲月 Years of Education
3
校部 Campuses
OUR STORY
跨越七十載的育人之路
1955年秋，兩位耶穌會士明勵志神父與陸毅神父，眼見澳門失學兒童日漸眾多，在高德華主教借出西灣校舍的支持下，創辦了利瑪竇中學。由最初的平民學校，到今日涵蓋幼稚園、小學及中學的三個校部，學校始終以耶穌會仁愛精神與利瑪竇神父重視本土文化的理念為本。
「友愛勤勞」——不僅是校訓，更是利記人共同的生活態度。
1955
當機立斷・創校肇始
50年代初，澳門經濟百廢待興，居民生活貧困，當時兩位耶穌會士明勵志神父與陸毅神父在服務貧苦大眾期間，眼見失學兒童日漸眾多，即為辦平民學校四出奔走。幸得當時高德華主教借出位於西灣屬教區的一所環境優美而寧靜之古雅大洋房作校舍，遂本著利瑪竇神父重視本土文化理念，遵從耶穌會仁愛精神，有教無類為宗旨，於1955年秋正式開辦利瑪竇中學，以「友愛勤勞」為校訓，致力培育「德智兼備」青年。
A Decisive Start: The Founding
In the early 1950s, Macau’s economy was in ruins, and its residents lived in poverty. Witnessing a growing number of out-of-school children while serving the underprivileged, two Jesuit priests—Father Luigi Minella, S.J. and Father Luis Ruiz Suarez, S.J.—resolved to establish a school for the common people. With the generous support of Bishop de Gouveia, who lent the diocese’s serene and elegant mansion in Sai Van as the campus, Colégio Mateus Ricci was founded in the autumn of 1955. Inspired by Father Matteo Ricci’s respect for local culture and the Jesuit spirit of compassion, the school embraced “education for all without discrimination” as its mission. Guided by the motto “Striving to learn diligently with a compassionate heart”, it dedicated itself to nurturing youth “well-rounded in character and intellect.”
1957–1960
愛心投入・全人發展
首任校長為安徽德神父，翌年由明勵志神父出任代校長。1957年由傅雅谷神父接任校長，為家境貧困兒童與在職人士提供就學與業餘進修機會。期間增設初中及夜間部，夜校提供中文小學課程、英語進修初、中、高班，打字訓練班等。1958年，明神父為使學生透過音樂認識真、善、美，於校內課餘時間，推行鋼琴器樂訓練。1959年學校加以擴建，在正校西側建分校小學校舍。然而，學生人數與日俱增，校舍不敷應用，乃於1960年擇山水園地段，再興建一棟三層校舍。
Dedication to Love: Holistic Development
The first principal, Father German Alonso, S.J., was succeeded the following year by Father Francisco Rodrigues as acting principal. In 1957, Father Jacques de Leffe, S.J. took the helm, creating opportunities for underprivileged children and working adults seeking part-time studies. The school expanded to include junior secondary education and a night school offering primary Chinese courses, English classes (beginner to advanced), and typing training. In 1958, Father Luigi Minella, S.J. introduced extracurricular piano and instrumental training, believing music would help students appreciate truth, goodness, and beauty. By 1959, the campus was extended with a primary school annex west of the main building. Yet, as enrollment surged, the facilities became inadequate. In 1960, a three-story campus was constructed in the Bom Jesus district.
1962
蒸蒸日上・運籌帷幄
1962年矢如直神父繼掌校政，學校增設高中與中學夜間部，演進成一所完整中學。由於師資優良，學生成績超卓，深得家長與社會人士信任，日、夜校最高入讀學生合計近二千人。及後由於社會環境與需求日漸改變，英語進修與打字訓練班相繼結束，而夜間部亦於70年代後期停辦。此後集中全力，循原創校目標，發展學校各項工作。
Flourishing and Expanding: Strategic Growth
Father Edouard Laflèche, S.J. became principal in 1962, overseeing the addition of senior secondary and night school programs, transforming the college into a full-fledged secondary school. Renowned for its excellent faculty and outstanding student achievements, the school won deep trust from parents and the community. At its peak, combined day and night enrollment approached 2,000 students. Later, as societal needs evolved, English courses and typing classes were phased out, and the night school closed in the late 1970s. Thereafter, the college refocused entirely on its founding vision.
1966–1988
親近自然・身心調合
1966年剛毅德神父接任校長，秉承創校精神。是年學校獲政府撥贈竹灣沙灘地段一幅，明勵志與陸毅兩位神長感受造物主賜與大自然之美，經善心人士與陸神父協助，興築石屋一所，用以促進青少年身心康樂之用。經兩位神父不斷努力開墾，增設足球場、游泳池、燒烤場，並美化環境，使該地段成為學生小型活動場所。1988年間，一位意大利神長致送於當地塑造之大型聖母像一座，該像屹立於利瑪竇中學別墅山頭，面向大海，如導海明星，故名「海星之母」。每年暑假，學校均組織學生到此地宿營。
Harmony with Nature: Body and Mind
In 1966, Father Rafael Diez Escanciano, S.J. succeeded as principal, upholding the school’s founding spirit. That year, the government granted the school a plot of land on Cheoc Van Beach. Recognizing the beauty of creation, Father Luigi Minella, S.J. and Father Luis Ruiz Suarez, S.J.—with the help of benefactors—built a stone cottage to promote youth wellness. Through their tireless efforts, the area was developed with a football field, swimming pool, barbecue facilities, and landscaped grounds, creating a space for student activities. In 1988, an Italian priest donated a large statue of the Virgin Mary, erected on the college’s hillside villa facing the sea. Named “Mother of the Star of the Sea” for guiding sailors like a star, it became a focal point for annual summer student camps.
1977–1982
順應時代・回應需要
1977年由周國祥神父掌管校政，擴班增額，於1978年初中一年級兼收女生。1979年連民安神父接替周神父出任校長。於1981年，由谷紀賢神父出任校長，積極提昇教育設施。1982年九月由海星中學譚志清神父兼任本校校長，為適應時代需求增設葡文、會計、電腦等科目，並於高中實行文、理分科。
Adapting to the Times: Meeting New Needs
Father Henry Chow, S.J. became principal in 1977, expanding classes and admitting girls to Form 1 in 1978. Father Joseph M. Mallin, S.J. succeeded him in 1979. Under Father Sean C. Coghlan, S.J. (1981) and later Father António Tam, S.J.—who concurrently served as principal of Escola Estrela do Mar (1982)—the curriculum evolved to include Portuguese, accounting, and computer science. Senior secondary students were streamed into arts and science tracks.
1989–2015
持續發展・放眼普世
1989年由呂碩基神父接任校長至2015年8月，在任期間推行多元教育和促進全人發展，積極開發教學資源及致力改善校園環境。1999年中學部及高小學部遷至大三巴（聖保祿校部）；2010年幼稚園及初小學部遷至白鴿巢前地（聖安多尼校部）。又為提昇教與學的素質，拓展學生視野，舉辦聯課活動至今，發掘學生多方面潛能，近年更開拓本校與海外耶穌會學校學生交流活動。
Sustained Progress: A Global Vision
Father Luís Manuel Fernandes Sequeira, S.J. led from 1989 to August 2015, championing holistic education and enriching resources. In 1999, the secondary and upper primary sections moved to the Ruins of St. Paul (São Paulo Campus); in 2010, kindergarten and lower primary sections relocated to Praça de Luís de Camões (Santo António Campus). Co-curricular activities flourished, unlocking student potential. Recent years saw international exchanges with Jesuit schools worldwide.
- 1999 中學部及高小學部遷至大三巴（聖保祿校部）
- 2010 幼稚園及初小學部遷至白鴿巢前地（聖安多尼校部）
2015–
多元融匯・眺望未來
2015年9月，適逢創校60週年，耶穌會委任張慧玲女士接任校長職務，先後整合校部資源，增設學習設備和活動空間，為學生提供更舒適安全的環境。同時，為因應時代變化與未來挑戰，分別在幼稚園開展天才腦潛能啟發課程，並在中、小學積極推動依納爵靈修、意識省察、靈修交談、腦科學、跨領域課程、自主學習及心靈教育，引入各方資源，讓學生身、心、靈得以全面發展。
Diversity and Convergence: Envisioning Tomorrow
In September 2015, coinciding with its 60th anniversary, the Jesuits appointed Ms. Irene Cheung Wai Ling as principal. She integrated resources across campuses, upgraded facilities, and created safer learning environments. To prepare students for future challenges, the kindergarten introduced “Genius Brain Potential” programs, while primary and secondary levels emphasized Ignatian spirituality, discernment, spiritual conversation, brain-based teaching, interdisciplinary curricula, self-directed learning, and spiritual education. Drawing on diverse resources, the college nurtures students’ holistic growth—body, mind, and spirit.
