In he early 1950's, many couples, who had married post-war, were attracted to the Mount Waverley District. At this time, Mount Waverley was part of the Sacred Heart (Oakleigh) Parish. In December 1951, the first general meeting of Catholics in Mount Waverley (later known as the Mount Waverley and District Catholic Association) was held in the State School. It was decided that Mass should be celebrated in the local district as soon as possible. Mas was negotiated to be held at the Mount Waverley School.

3rd May 1953, Mass was celebrated by Fr. Curran in the Progress Hall, Mount Waverley, instead of the school.

1956- Fr Ryan approached the family Ryan who owned land in the area and 5/8 acres were purchased.

1957-Holy Family School was opened and nearly 100 children enrolled.

1958- Fr. Curley was appointed Parish Priest.

1959-Land was purchased along the railway line from Stephensons Road to Charles Street, allowing rooms to be added to the Syndal centre.

1960 - Holy Family School was taken over by the Presentation Sisters and big extensions were made.

1963 - Tennis coaching was provided for school age children. Teams were entered into the VCLTA Junior Tennis Competition. The fist Mount Waverley football team (Under 15s) formed to play in the YCW Football Association Competition.

1965 - Avila College commenced with Form One and Two in two new classrooms at Glen Waverley and two more classrooms were added to Holy Family during that year. An under 14s cricket team formed and played in the 1965-66 season.

1966 - Avila College commenced on its present site with Forms One, Two and Three

1967 - Four tennis courts were opened allowing the Holy Family Tennis Club to begin

1968 - Holy Family School opened a further two classrooms

1969 - The first Parish Council was installed at the request of Cardinal Knox

1973 - Holy Family School reached completion, comprising of 17 classrooms

1983 - Holy Family Parish celebrated its Silver Jubilee. Fr. Curley retired in this year and Fr. Sweeney was appointed Parish Priest.

Acknowledgements: Bordelands Cooperative Report on Young people's involvment with the local Church