An Ambitious Plan for a classical curriculum

Holy Family Classical High School has twelve upperclassmen who would love to walk through the streets of the Eternal City and heart of the Catholic Church in Rome.

If this trial trip is successful, it will become a permanent part of the curriculum.

This pilgrimage to Rome is the culmination of the high school journey and curriculum  It will deepen their faith by standing in the footsteps of martyrs in the Colosseum or walk with popes in Saint Peter’s Square or academics in the Vatican Museums or pilgrims on their way to dozens of holy sites.

High School History and Art Teacher Mr. Joseph Bremer will lead the group. He says, “Rome is the heart of our civilization and the church. Our high school students spend years reading and learning about the beauty of the West and the Catholic Church; but reading and experiencing are two entirely different things. We want to give every high school student at Holy Family the opportunity to see the beauty of Christ and his church firsthand, for ‘Roma, non e basta una vita’ (one life is not long enough for Rome).”

Rome, Italy

Rome is the spiritual and historical heart of the Church. As the home of the Vatican and the burial place of Saints Peter and Paul, Rome holds deep significance as the center of Catholicism. Pilgrims can attend Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, visit the tombs of early martyrs, walk the ancient catacombs, and pray at the four major basilicas.

It’s a place where Scripture, tradition, and history come alive—where Catholics can connect more deeply with their faith, experience the universality of the Church, and be renewed in their spiritual journey.

The Pilgrimage

Led by Mr. Joseph Bremer and aided by Sister Belinda Ugoh, Trevor Allee and Katherine Fugikawa, the group will stay at the monastery on San Giovanni in Trastevere. Each day, they will depart for excursions to see ancient Rome, medieval Rome, the Renaissance and Baroque Rome with trips to Florence and Assisi.

Why are we fundraising?

It is very important for us that every student, regardless of financial means, is able to participate in this pilgrimage. It is a part of the curriculum. As a result, we are keeping fees as low as we can so that, through the generous support of the parish, everyone can attend.

Spaghetti Dinner on September 6