Childhood is an exciting time of emotional, social, and spiritual growth. As your child ages, they begin to learn more about themselves, their world, and what they want their place in that world to be. During these formative years, Christian education can play an impactful role in not just teaching children specific prayers or values, but more importantly teaching them how to view their world and live their life through a Christ-centered lens.

At St. John Amelith School, faith isn’t a separate academic subject but rather the foundation of every class, gathering, and initiative. By using age-appropriate prayers, bible stories, hands-on activities, and Christian instruction, children of diverse ages can grow in their spirituality as they also progress academically, create social bonds, and develop their emotional intelligence.

One of the most profound benefits of Christian education during your child’s early years is how it can help shape your child’s character and integrity. During years where children are just beginning to navigate and overcome conflicts, form and maintain relationships with peers, and express more complex feelings and emotions, their Christian faith can be a strong guiding light. Christian values of honesty, kindness, respect, and patience all help children tackle the challenges of life with bravery and confidence while also helping them learn how to care for others.

Additionally, Christian education can help children form a stronger sense of self-confidence in themselves and their abilities. Trusting and truly believing that they are specially made in God’s image, and that they are completely and utterly loved by Him, can be an important factor in fostering resilience and healthy self-esteem, especially at younger ages!

One of the core components of a Christian education is also the importance of compassion, service, and loving our neighbors the way Christ loves us. By helping instill these values in children during their early years, students grow up learning to be kind to others, to help the less fortunate, and to positively contribute to their communities.

The benefits of investing in a Christian education for your child far surpass grades, assessments, or standardized tests. Here at St. John Amelith, students are encouraged to grow in faith, knowledge, and service through a strong foundation in Christ. By helping students understand and develop their God-given gifts and talents, St. John Amelith School helps build kind, successful, and Christlike youth ready to face adulthood with strength and resilience.