Catholic Culture

“Some Catholic grade schools tend to be structured a lot like public schools with an overlay of religious instruction. We love Holy Family Academy for our children because of the different path the school is taking: A strong emphasis on the virtues and a love of truth, goodness and beauty in ordinary lesson plans. It is something we didn't have growing up and are delighted our kids are receiving now. HFA students are getting a well-rounded vision of history, literature, art, music, philosophy, math and science -- and it all pivots daily around the source and summit of a Christian's life, the Holy Eucharist. Our family is genuinely grateful for the gift of HFA.”

Tom and Maria,
Parents of four lower school students and one Pre-K student

Our school’s culture is formed by daily Mass attendance and teachers who passionately live their vocations to be mentors of tomorrow’s saints. We seek the development of mind, body, and soul in our students while recognizing the particular gifts and personality which God has given each one. We are here to provide intellectual challenge and instill virtue in our students so that they can become God’s blessings to the world. 

Daily Mass
Our school day starts at 7:45, which allows students to ample time to get settled in their classrooms before heading to Mass at 8:00. Mass is part of every school day for students in grades 1 - 8, it is optional for Kindergarten students, and Pre-K students do not attend Mass.  Middle school students lector during Mass, and boys participate as servers.

Divine Mercy Chaplet
After Mass on Fridays, students in grades 1 - 8 stay at church to participate in the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction. Seventh and eighth grade girls help lead the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Prayer in classes
Every day begins and ends with school wide prayer, and teachers begin their lessons with prayer.

Angelus/Regina Caeli
At noon, led by our seventh and eighth grade students, the entire school recites either the Angelus or the Regina Caeli.

Religion Series
Students in grades K - 5  receive daily religion instruction, teachers utilize the Image of God series from Ignatius Press. Students in grades 6 - 8 utilize the The Bible, The Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Compendium of the Cathecism of the Catholic Church, and Understanding the Scriptures by Scott Hahn.

Confession
Students participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation several times per year.

Stations of the Cross
During Lent, students in grades 1 - 8 participate in the Stations of the Cross. Students in grades 4 - 8 lead the school in this devotion.

NET retreat for Middle School
Once a year, middle school students participate in a retreat given by NET Ministries.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Our youngest students, grades Pre-K - first grade, participate in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program while they visit the Atrium. Learn more here

They say you can tell a lot about people by who their friends are… who is your child’s best friend? We’d like to help your child develop a lifelong friendship with Jesus Christ.