Five Ways Whitefield Embraces a Passion for Jesus by Anna Bracher (‘20) and Valerie McDonald
From the first words of the mission statement to the cross in the middle of our logo, Whitefield is founded on and for Jesus Christ. He is at the center of everything we do, from PreK to Senior year, for students and parents, faculty and staff, and the community at large. Because of this, a passion for Jesus is the through line for everything, from academics to extracurriculars to student life. Here are a few ways that Whitefield’s passion for Jesus is so much more than just a concept or talking point:
aren’t the only way the students hear the gospel in their school day. They will learn from Mrs. Hawkins (PreK) the way that God created a butterfly, from Ms. Kraehe (US English) that a John Donne poem mirrors salvation, or from Mr. David (MS Science) why a Creator is a scientifically valid explanation for the universe. The teachers at Whitefield infuse everything that they teach with the truth of God. Between daily, Christ-centered learning and Bible classes, the students are prepared for the future and have the opportunity to develop a passion for Jesus that they can bring with them far beyond their years at Whitefield.
1. Christ-filled Curriculum
From PreK to senior year, Whitefield students are taught that Christ is at the center of everything they learn. Teachers partner with parents to ensure that students receive a firm Biblical foundation alongside the academic excellence provided by their classes. Whitefield builds Bible classes into the curriculum every year, which include topics like Christian thought, personal testimony, and theology. But those
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2. Weekly Re-Centering Chapels
As Christians, we need constant reminders of Christ and what He has done for us. In light of this fact, we build chapels into the week for the Whitefield community to be reminded of the reason we are all here. This helps keep us grounded on our common foundation of truth in Christ. The Lower School holds chapels where students act