Virtue Families
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"For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your
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Virtue Families are a means of teaching important virtues and promoting a family spirit among our students. In the Virtue Families program, groups of students from kindergarten through eighth grade meet monthly for a lesson that helps them grow in fellowship and grasp the intellectual and practical aspects of a specific virtue. Each family is named for a virtue that we seek to cultivate at Holy Family Academy, and each group imitates the special example of a patron saint (more information below).
Families are mentored by an HFA faculty member, who guides the eighth grade students in leading the family and teaching monthly lessons. Over the course of the school year, students have the opportunity to grow in leadership, recognize virtue in their peers, and enjoy friendly competition between families.
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Meet the Virtue Families
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Courtesy is defined as being thoughtful of others and treating them with respect. Patroness: St. Veronica.
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Gratitude is defined as seeing everything as a gift and being thankful. Patroness: St. Josephine Bakhita.
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Compassion is defined as kindness toward those who are suffering and willingness to share their pain. Patron: St. Damien of Molokai.
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Friendship is the virtue by which one strives for the good of the other. Patron: Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassatti.
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Patience is defined as bearing present ills in such a way as to not be cast down by them. Patroness: St. Monica.
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Generosity is the virtue by which one gives without counting the cost. Patroness: St. Teresa of Calcutta.
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Magnanimity can be defined as seeking with confidence to do great things in God. Patron: Pope St. John Paul II
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Perseverance is the virtue by which one continues in good works despite difficulties. Patron: St. Isaac Jogues.
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Humility is defined as restraining excessive desire for the recognition of one’s own excellence Patroness: St. Thérèse de Lisieux
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Docility is the virtue with expresses a willingness to be taught. Patron: St. Joseph
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Integrity is defined as doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. Patron: St. Thomas More
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The virtue of diligence compels one to put forth constant and careful effort to accomplish one’s duties. Patron: St. Paul
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A Holy Family Academy Tradition
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"One of the greatest benefits of Virtue Families that I have seen is that it gives our eighth graders the opportunity to step into a leadership role... teaching their fellow students about the virtues by facilitating discussions and leading activities. I have also seen how this program allows space for friendships and true community to blossom across age groups."- Sr. Mary Pieta, HFA Catechist
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"Virtue families was so bonding but it was also always a blast. It was always something to look forward to. I am so grateful for this program; it was such a blessing."
- Gemma Berg, HFA Class of 2022
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