Holy Cross Mission

Holy Cross School is a faith-centered community fostering lives of service, integrity, and life-long learning. We are committed to Catholic education founded on Gospel centered values and the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. We are called to be Christ for others and to see Christ in others.

Upcoming Events


  • monday, august 25 - friday, august 29 - MAP Testing


  • monday, September 1 - no school - labor day


  • monday, September 1 - hcs band playing in the labor day parade
    11:00 am - downtown champaign


  • thursday, September 4 - curriculum night
    4:00- 6:00 pm - holy cross school


  • September 8 - September 14 - holy cross feast week


  • monday, September 8 - "Reflections of the Faith: The Stained Glass at Holy Cross"
    6:00 pm - holy cross parish center - speaker: Barb Garvey
    Desserts, snacks, and drinks hosted by Catholic Daughters


  • tuesday, September 9 - Ice Cream Social & Family Game Night
    6:00 pm - holy cross parish center
    hosted by the Holy Cross Mom's Group


  • wednesday, September 10 - Encounter Night
    6:00 pm Mass, followed by Encounter Night in parish center
    Dinner provided.


  • Thursday, September 11 - Living Rosary
    8:45 am - holy cross playground


  • Thursday, September 11 - Parish Choir Concert
    7:00 pm - holy cross church
    Jonathan young and the parish choir


  • friday, September 12 - hot dog day
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm - holy cross playground


  • friday, September 12 - grandparents day


  • friday, September 12 - parish homecoming
    5:00 - 8:00 pm - holy cross playground
    live music, food, games, a dunk tank, inflatables, and more!
    A-L bring salad or side; M-S bring dessert; T-Z bring drinks.


  • saturday, September 13 - stations of the cross
    5:00 pm - followed by 5:30 Mass at holy cross church


  • sunday, September 14 - blessing of crosses and crucifixes
    at any of the Masses


  • sunay, September 14 - scout pancake & sausage breakfast
    after the 8:00 am & 10:00 am Masses - holy cross parish center


  • monday, September 15 - picture day


  • wednesday, September 17 - 2:00 Dismissal


  • friday, October 10 - Quarter 1 ends


  • monday, October 13 - no school - columbus day


  • friday, october 17 - 8th annual cabaret fundraiser
    7:00 - 9:00 pm - holy cross parish center
    doors open at 6:15 pm
    tickets sold at the holy cross parish office - $40


  • monday, October 20 - picture retake day


  • wednesday, October 22 - 2:00 dismissal


  • friday, november 7 - Bingo
    5:30 pm - holy cross parish center



  • Our Aquaponics Lab has been up and running for over three years. We've harvested lettuce and tomatoes but have also experimented with carrots, radishes, basil, and even a few peppers.
    What is aquaponics?