Services & Extra Curricular Activities

Holy Family School offers many after school activities that provide the students an opportunity to live in the spirit of giving. Enriching both spiritual growth and the relationship they as students and as a school we build with the surrounding community.

Altar Server

Students in grades 5-8 have the opportunity to become alter servers. The primary role of the altar server is to assist the priest in the celebration of the liturgy during Mass. This is done through specific actions and by setting an example to the congregation by active participation in the liturgy (hymns, responses, etc.), by looking alert and sitting or standing at the appropriate times.

Servers carry the cross, the processional candle(s), hold the book for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, carry the incense and censer, present the bread, wine, and water to the priest during the preparation of the gifts or assist him when he receives the gifts from the people, wash the hands of the priest, assist the priest celebrant and deacon as necessary.

National Junior Beta Club

The National Junior Beta Club’s motto is “Let us lead by serving others” and is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. Since 1934, The National Beta Club has awarded students national recognition for their high academic achievement while equipping them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Holy Family School students in grades six through eight that meet the academic requirements have the opportunity to become part of this prestigious club.

Safety Patrol

The patrol’s job is to remind students of safety rules learned in the classroom and to guide them in safe crossing and bus passenger procedures. Patrols receive instruction in guidelines and procedures during their training.

Student Council

Student Council members are elected from each class yearly beginning in fourth grade. We encourage our students to run for student council as a way to experience the democratic electoral process. Student Council members participate in a variety of projects through out the school year, both school and community service related.

Boy Scouts

Fulfilling a long history of tradition beginning in first grade our boys may begin the journey of scouts throughout their time at Holy Family School. From the pinewood derby to visits to local nursing homes our boys can grow to be responsible and productive young men in the community.

Girl Scouts

Beginning as Daises, ”girls build character and skills for success in the real world”. Participating in a broad range of activities from a school supply drive to of course Girl Scout Cookie sale, girls are provided an opportunity to confidently grow into strong leaders.

ARK (Acts of Random Kindness)

Service Group-2010 Hero Award Recipients recognized by the American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter. Ark Service Group provides a great number of community service projects for our members to participate in, such as our annual backpack collection for Easter Seals and donating hand made projects to both local hospitalized children and military service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Some of our past activities also include, a donation to Angels for Animals, caroling at local nursing facilities and soup kitchens, and donating homemade bread to Sojourner House. Our members also receive their two-year CPR certification in fourth grade and become certified babysitters through the American Red Cross in fifth grade. Through out the year we are joined by eighth grade girls who act as Big Sis Mentors for many of our projects.

Dragon Journal

The Dragon Journal is the school paper, which provides an opportunity for students to report on school activities, sports and recent award recipients. The school paper is published and available for purchase monthly.

Helpful Links

• National Junior Beta Club
• Boys Scouts
• Girl Scouts