At our school, we prioritize Social Thinking and the development of a Spiritual foundation molded after the life of Jesus. We believe that success extends beyond academics. Developing skills like self- awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and responsible decision-making helps students build meaningful relationships and navigate social challenges. We want students to know their creator, their purpose, right and wrong and how the belief in life after death give hope and meaning to life. When children feel loved, accepted and have a sense of belonging they are more engaged in learning and better prepared for the future.

Religion is the set of rules, beliefs, and values that people use to inform their choices and make decisions about how they live their lives. Therefore, in a broad sense, all people are religious because we all hold fundamental beliefs that guide our actions. Even those who claim to be non-religious still operate from a set of ultimate commitments—things they trust in, depend on, and use as a framework for meaning. Every person must answer certain foundational questions about life, and these answers shape the way they navigate the world. We believe that following Jesus provides the best answers to the four fundamental questions.

There are four fundamental questions that are an innate part of what it means to be human: Where did we come from? What is my purpose? What is right and wrong? Is there life after death? These questions are inescapable because they define our identity, purpose, moral framework, and hope. Every worldview whether religious or secular—offers answers to these questions, and these answers ultimately direct our lives. No one is truly neutral or without belief; we all live according to a faith in something. Understanding this helps us recognize that our decisions are not made in a vacuum but are driven by the core convictions we hold about reality, meaning, and the human condition.

The first fundamental question is about origin: Where did we come from? We believe that God created the world, established the laws that govern nature, and formed humanity with intention and purpose. Contrary to the notion that faith and science are inherently opposed, we affirm that scientific discoveries support, rather than contradict, the biblical account of creation. Christianity provides a rational foundation for scientific inquiry because it requires a universe created by an orderly, intelligent God. The idea that the universe had a definite beginning is confirmed by key scientific discoveries, including Albert Einstein’s equations and Edwin Hubble’s evidence that the universe is expanding, pointing to a single point of origin in the finite past. More recently, leading cosmologists Arvind Borde, Alan Guth, and Alexander Vilenkin demonstrated that any universe undergoing cosmic expansion must have had an absolute beginning.

If the universe had a beginning, it must have had a cause—something outside of itself that brought it into existence. Rejecting a divine cause does not eliminate the deep human longing for meaning—it only replaces God with another foundational belief, such as materialism or naturalism. If we were made intentionally, then our existence has meaning and purpose beyond mere survival. This belief moves us beyond seeing life as a series of random events and invites us into a relationship with the One whomade us, seeking His purpose and design for our lives.

What is my purpose? Psychologists widely agree that having a sense of purpose is essential for human well-being and happiness. This deep need for meaning is not accidental—it points to the reality that we were created for a purpose beyond ourselves. We believe that God created us to reflect His love and character in the world, to bring attention to who He is, and to live out His love in our daily lives. Just as a work of art reveals something about the artist, all of creation, including humanity, points back to its Creator. Our longing for love and meaning is not random; it is a sign that we were made by a personal and relational God.

Human beings are distinct from animals in our capacity for selfless love. While evolutionary theory emphasizes survival of the fittest—where creatures instinctively fight to preserve their own genetic material—humans uniquely demonstrate the willingness to sacrifice for others, even at great personal cost. A mother will give her life for her child, a soldier will die for his comrades, and people dedicate their lives to causes that do not directly benefit them. This kind of sacrificial love runs counter to a purely evolutionary explanation of human behavior. This points to something deeper—humans were created in the image of a God whose very nature is love.

Love is not just an aspect of human experience; it is central to our identity and purpose because it is central to God’s character. The Bible teaches that “God is love,” and He created us to both give and receive love. Jesus Christ, God’s Son, exemplified this purpose through His life, death, and resurrection. He showed us what it means to love sacrificially, to live not for self-interest but for the good of others and the glory of God. True purpose is not found in self-fulfillment but in self-giving. When we live as Jesus lived—loving God and loving others—we step into the purpose for which we were created.