4 Reasons Why You Should Send Your Child to a Christian School

4 Reasons Why You Should Send Your Child to a Christian School

As Christians, we are taught to view the world through Christ’s eyes. A Christian worldview includes assuming positive intent, building up our neighbors, and keeping Christ as the center of our lives.

These are teachings we learn outside of the classroom, but is it necessary for these principles to be reinforced for children at school? We believe the answer is yes. Choosing a Christian school can be challenging but the benefits of placing your child in a faith-based education setting are worth it.

Christian schools provide your child with:

·      Spiritual Foundation

·      Faith-Based Curriculum

·      Character Development

·      A Like-Minded Community

Spiritual Foundation

Christian schools allow teachers and staff to build a spiritual foundation for students by incorporating prayer and biblical worldview teaching into daily schedules. A spiritual foundation enriches a child’s faith by providing tools and resources to exercise faith and the freedom to ask questions about God, Jesus’s life, and biblical teachings. Public schools allow students the freedom to practice their religion. However, a public school environment does not foster spiritual growth for students like a Christian education does.

Faith-Based Curriculum

Public school curriculum is determined by the government, whereas Christian schools use a faith-based curriculum which align academics with teachings from the Bible. The culture of today’s society is rapidly evolving, and parents have valid concerns about what their children are learning throughout the day. With a Christian education, parents can have more peace of mind knowing which topics are covered and being reinforced at school.

Character Development

While most schools encourage character development, a Christian education goes deeper than just good morals—it focuses on why we have morals. Students are taught to love their neighbor, not just because it is the right and morally good thing to do, but because each person has inherent dignity and deserves respect. Christian character development includes teaching students about personal integrity, accountability, and how their decisions impact others.

A Like-Minded Community

The phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” holds true. Christian schools are built with communities who share the same values. Students, teachers, and staff who focus on being Christ to one another creates a powerful environment for children to grow. As students learn and practice their Christian morals, they’ll be among peers who are striving to hold the same values and will have staff to look up to as role models when enrolled in a Christian school.

At GRACE Christian, we strive to develop students who are mature, highly educated, life-long learners who will lead and impact their world for Christ. Learn more about how a Christian education can set your child up for success, both in the classroom and beyond.