Clubs

Student Ambassadors are essential at the Academy of the Holy Family as they promote the Academy on campus, as well as off campus. Through their witness in the hallways and in the classrooms, they strive to live out the moral character of an Academy student. They are mentors to new students and seek to guide them as they transition to the Academy. Ambassadors also go off campus to promote the Academy by attending high school education fairs, visiting parishes and schools to talk about the Academy, as well as leading and conducting Open Houses. Their strong leadership and creative ideas assist in spreading the message and mission of the Academy to all whom they meet.

AHF Campus Ministry seeks to enrich the spiritual lives of our students through invitation to participate in a variety of offerings designed for our student body to grow in their knowledge of God’s love and mercy, to experience the movement of the Holy Spirit within and around them, and to learn ways to respond to the call to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Read more about the Campus Ministry offerings below.

Participation in Spiritual Direction encourages students, individually, to reflect on their personal faith journey.  Participation in Peer Ministry Club inspires students to deepen their relationships with one another and with God while at the same time exploring, identifying, and sharpening their Christian Leadership Skills. As our Peer Ministers plan and lead Day Retreats and Prayer Services, they truly experience how the Holy Spirit inspires us and gives us the graces we need to carry out His work.

The environment is an incredibly important issue for the young women of the Academy. This club reverences the only earth they have, and they begin by working hard at making the Academy of the Holy Family as green as possible. This club is for those who are passionate about the environment and want to make a difference through awareness, activities and befriending their turf.

The Legion of Mary is a popular club at the school. In their weekly meetings, members exercise their religious values through prayer, discussion of religious readings, and moral issues facing society today. They provide service to the school and the local community. Students in this club want to make a difference – and they DO.

The purpose of St. Thomas Aquinas Chapter of the National Honor Society of the Academy of the Holy Family is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in students. This chapter operates under the direction of and in full compliance with the National Constitution of NHS.

The FIT Club is a great way for students to stay fit and active and enjoy one another’s company as they do this! This Club is student-led and allows for various activities, such as running in 5Ks, hiking, playing active games with one another in the gym, working out together in the Exercise Room, and leading a FIT Field Day so the entire school can participate in fun activities together.

The dedicated members of the AHF Student Council instill a sense of pride and build school spirit through events designed to promote Marist values. This student government body fosters communication among the students, staff, and administration by serving as a visible and approachable connection between each group. They celebrate the achievements of our diverse student body and spread enthusiasm throughout our school community.

Each year the Student Council plans a variety of events, including dances, Spirit Week, Catholic Schools Week, School Birthday, Christmas Spirit Week and so much more!

Saving lives is something that seems out of reach for many high school students, but in the Academy’s TOP-Life Club, students have the opportunity to do just this. They advocate against abortion and for a culture of life that believes in the holiness of life “from womb to tomb.” Students do this through prayer, spreading of the Gospel, attending conferences, and participating in activities that raise awareness of the inherent dignity of every person. The club organizes a Pro-Life Day and a Pro-Life Café for the school, assists a local women’s center for educational events, and attends the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., and in Connecticut.

The stage at St. Michael Center comes alive with theatrical productions that showcase the incredible talents of AHF’s young women. Whether through acting, choreography, set design, make-up, lighting, costuming, or publicity, students have the opportunity to express their creative and dramatic sides in a truly collaborative environment.

Recent performances have included Twelve Angry Women, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and the student-created competition SING!. The creativity never stops in this vibrant club and it’s on full display in their next production, The Westing Game, taking the stage on November 14th and 15th. Don’t miss this exciting performance!

Click here to view the flyer for The Westing Game production.

Caritas is the annual yearbook published by the students of the Academy. They use current technology to produce a full-color book of memories that includes the most exciting aspects of their history at the Academy. This process provides students with opportunities to learn photography, editing and production.