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Holy Family Catholic High School

  • LocationVictoria, MN
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 557 students
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Holy Family Catholic High School is a Lasallian Catholic high school in Victoria, Minnesota. The school's Prayer Corner lists Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, a monthly all-school Mass, and first-Friday Eucharistic adoration in the Sacred Heart Chapel. Campus Ministry runs Advent and Lenten reconciliation services. Theology is required for four years, including Catholic Social Teaching, and student groups include a Bible study and Fire for Life, which takes students to the March for Life.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Friday7:15 AMSchool chapel (listed under 'Chapel Mass Times') · 2025-26 time from the Prayer Corner; times are subject to change.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Prayer Corner | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/support-hf/prayer-corner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Monday: Mass during One Lunch Tuesday: Mass during One Lunch Wednesday: No Mass Thursday: Mass during One Lunch Friday: Mass at 7:15 a.m.”
    Mass is published for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and none for Wednesday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Holy Family Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 miHoly Family Campus Ministry and Sacred Heart Chapel: 0.3 miHoly Family Catholic High School (campus)N0.1 mi
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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Prayer Corner says all students and staff meet in the gym for the monthly Mass, and the Campus Ministry page lists monthly masses.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Prayer Corner | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/support-hf/prayer-corner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students and staff meet in the gym for our monthly Mass.”
      The school holds a monthly all-school Mass.
    2. Campus Ministry | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “organizes and executes daily convocation and liturgical gatherings including monthly masses, Advent, Lenten Reconciliation Services.”
      Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses and Advent and Lenten reconciliation services.
    3. Overview | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/why-holy-family/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All-School Mass held monthly”
      The school lists an all-school Mass held monthly.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNo (The Prayer Corner says Mass is offered daily but lists Mass during One Lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, and 'Wednesday: No Mass'. Mass is therefore not offered on every weekday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer Corner | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/support-hf/prayer-corner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: Mass during One Lunch Tuesday: Mass during One Lunch Wednesday: No Mass Thursday: Mass during One Lunch Friday: Mass at 7:15 a.m.”
      Mass is published for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and none for Wednesday.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The Campus Ministry page lists Advent and Lenten Reconciliation Services with no weekly confession times published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “organizes and executes daily convocation and liturgical gatherings including monthly masses, Advent, Lenten Reconciliation Services.”
      Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses and Advent and Lenten reconciliation services.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredRegularly (monthly or more) (Adoration is held on the first Friday of each month during the school year, in the Sacred Heart Chapel throughout the school day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer Corner | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/support-hf/prayer-corner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On the First Friday of the month during the school year, the Eucharist is exposed for Adoration in our Sacred Heart Chapel throughout the school day.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held on the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is published. The directory lists Aric Aamodt as Chaplain in the Theology department without saying he is a priest.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer Corner | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/support-hf/prayer-corner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: Mass during One Lunch Tuesday: Mass during One Lunch Wednesday: No Mass Thursday: Mass during One Lunch Friday: Mass at 7:15 a.m.”
      Mass is published for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and none for Wednesday.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology is listed as 4.0 credits, and full-year courses are worth 1 credit; theology is taken in each of the four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4.0 credits: Sacred Scripture, Christian Morality, Sacraments and Liturgy, Ecclesiology, and Catholic Social Teaching required”
      Theology is a required 4.0-credit subject that includes Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The school states that the FIRE WAY is woven through its academic programs and campus life with a shared commitment to faith, excellence and service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Story | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/why-holy-family/our-story · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Intentionally woven throughout our academic programs, campus life, and community experiences, the FIRE WAY centers on six imperatives that guide every student, staff member, and parent toward a shared commitment to faith, excellence, and service.”
      The school's FIRE WAY is woven through academics and campus life with a commitment to faith.
    2. Overview | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/why-holy-family/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Begin and end each day in school-wide prayer”
      The school begins and ends each day with school-wide prayer.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

88 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (A 12th Grade Retreat is listed and the senior retreat is described.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Overview | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/why-holy-family/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “12th Grade Retreat”
      A 12th grade retreat is offered.
    2. Graduation Information | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/quicklinks/graduation-information · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Retreat is at Camp Friendship in Annandale”
      The senior retreat is held at Camp Friendship in Annandale.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (The Director of Campus Ministry is listed, and the directory lists a Chaplain in the Theology department.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lynnae Bosch Director of Campus Ministry”
      Lynnae Bosch is the Director of Campus Ministry.
    2. Directory | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/academics/teachers · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Aric Aamodt Titles: Chaplain Departments: Theology”
      Aric Aamodt is listed as Chaplain.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Two faith-based student groups are listed: a student-led Bible study and Fire for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/student-experience/interests · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “this group meets weekly to dive into God’s Word”
      A student-led Bible study meets weekly.
      “Fire for Life promotes respect from life from birth to grave. Every other year, the club takes a trip to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.”
      Fire for Life is a pro-life club that travels to the March for Life every other year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The school says it begins and ends each day in school-wide prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Overview | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/why-holy-family/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Begin and end each day in school-wide prayer”
      The school begins and ends each day with school-wide prayer.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required theology sequence includes Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4.0 credits: Sacred Scripture, Christian Morality, Sacraments and Liturgy, Ecclesiology, and Catholic Social Teaching required”
      Theology is a required 4.0-credit subject that includes Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (Fire for Life promotes respect for life and takes the club to the National March for Life every other year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/student-experience/interests · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fire for Life promotes respect from life from birth to grave. Every other year, the club takes a trip to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.”
      Fire for Life is a pro-life club that travels to the March for Life every other year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school lists local, national and global service opportunities and global service trips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Overview | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/why-holy-family/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Local, national, and global service opportunities”
      The school offers local, national and global service opportunities.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Theology is required for four years and includes Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4.0 credits: Sacred Scripture, Christian Morality, Sacraments and Liturgy, Ecclesiology, and Catholic Social Teaching required”
      Theology is a required 4.0-credit subject that includes Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Mass is published on four weekdays, with a monthly all-school Mass and first-Friday adoration.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer Corner | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/support-hf/prayer-corner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: Mass during One Lunch Tuesday: Mass during One Lunch Wednesday: No Mass Thursday: Mass during One Lunch Friday: Mass at 7:15 a.m.”
      Mass is published for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and none for Wednesday.
      “All students and staff meet in the gym for our monthly Mass.”
      The school holds a monthly all-school Mass.
      “On the First Friday of the month during the school year, the Eucharist is exposed for Adoration in our Sacred Heart Chapel throughout the school day.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held on the first Friday of each month in the school chapel.
  • Student groups include a weekly Bible study and Fire for Life, which travels to the March for Life.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs and Organizations | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/student-experience/interests · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “this group meets weekly to dive into God’s Word”
      A student-led Bible study meets weekly.
      “Fire for Life promotes respect from life from birth to grave. Every other year, the club takes a trip to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.”
      Fire for Life is a pro-life club that travels to the March for Life every other year.

Concerns

  • The Prayer Corner says there is no Mass on Wednesday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Prayer Corner | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/support-hf/prayer-corner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monday: Mass during One Lunch Tuesday: Mass during One Lunch Wednesday: No Mass Thursday: Mass during One Lunch Friday: Mass at 7:15 a.m.”
      Mass is published for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and none for Wednesday.
  • Only a 12th grade retreat is listed.
    Sources (1)
    1. Overview | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/why-holy-family/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “12th Grade Retreat”
      A 12th grade retreat is offered.

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Campus ministry home

Holy Family Campus Ministry and Sacred Heart Chapel

  • Address: 8101 Kochia Lane, Victoria, MN 55386
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Sacred Heart Chapel), prayer request box in the chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 2 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Senior retreatOff campus
    A senior retreat at Camp Friendship in Annandale.
    hfchs.org

Service 2

  • March for Life tripOff campus
    Every other year
    Trip to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    hfchs.org
  • Service opportunities
    Local, national and global service opportunities, including global service trips.
    hfchs.org

Faith formation 2

  • Moms in Prayer (parents)On campus
    Mondays at 8:15 a.m. during the school year
    Parent prayer meetings in the Sacred Heart Chapel, open to parents of all faiths.
    hfchs.org
  • Bible Study (student led)
    Weekly
    A student-led group that meets weekly to study Scripture.
    hfchs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    First Friday of each month during the school year
    Adoration of the Eucharist in the Sacred Heart Chapel throughout the school day.
    hfchs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Fire for Life
    A club that promotes respect for life from birth to natural death.
    hfchs.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/student-experience/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “organizes and executes daily convocation and liturgical gatherings including monthly masses, Advent, Lenten Reconciliation Services.”
    Campus Ministry runs monthly Masses and Advent and Lenten reconciliation services.
    “Lynnae Bosch Director of Campus Ministry”
    Lynnae Bosch is the Director of Campus Ministry.
  2. Overview | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/why-holy-family/overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Chapel available throughout the day for silent prayer”
    The school chapel is open for silent prayer during the day.
  3. Phone | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/phone · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “8101 Kochia Lane Victoria, MN 55386”
    The school's address is 8101 Kochia Lane, Victoria, MN 55386.
  4. Prayer Corner | Holy Family Catholic High Schoolhfchs.org/support-hf/prayer-corner · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “held on Mondays throughout the school year, in the school’s Sacred Heart Chapel at 8:15 a.m.”
    Moms in Prayer meets in the Sacred Heart Chapel on Mondays at 8:15 a.m.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
61 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.90%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.18.0 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, MN
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)557
Students in grades 9–12557
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio18.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges90%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Paul

Source: archspm.org, archspm.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Holy Family Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Holy Family Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
What is Holy Family Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
80 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Holy Family Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at School chapel (listed under 'Chapel Mass Times'). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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