New Church Philosophy of Education

1st and 2nd grade students writing in workbooks

 

"No one is ever instructed by means of truth, but by means of affections of truth."                                     ~Secrets of Heaven 3066

New Church Education cultivates the

           heart (affections),           head (intelligence),         and hands (actions).

                   

All three must be involved in a good Christian life, as Jesus teaches:

 

"He who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the Word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." ~Matthew 13:23

"Love has service as its goal... love tends toward service... love brings about service through wisdom." ~Divine Love and Wisdom 297

 

 

"Charity is nothing without faith. Faith is nothing without charity. Charity and faith are nothing without good actions, but in the form of actions they become something." ~True Christian Religion 387[4]

How do we nurture all three?

Love

Children must know they are safe and loved. Their affections grow through caring, innocence, excitement, and curiosity, which makes them want to know and do what is good.

Small Class Environment
Wisdom

Memorizing the 10 Commandments, reading the Word, and studying the Lord's creation through a spiritual lens builds a robust mind that can support spiritual growth. We meet each child where they are to find the most effective path forward.

Academics
Use

"By their fruits you will know them." Students build a love of usefulness through daily chores and spontaneously helping others. We enforce orderly behavior and guide children into increasing self-awareness and self-discipline.

Project-Based Learning

"I can`t imagine a more nurturing environment for young minds." ~ Parent, 2025

"I like that people are real and attentive to what matters." ~ Parent, 2019

"I would not trade my child's time there for anything. He is more confident and prepared than ever before." ~ Parent, 2025

The Washington New Church School is a branch of the General Church school system, which supports a network of New Church schools and societies around the world. See our affiliated schools: