Virtues & Faith
Whitefield's classical approach cultivates love of God and Christ-like character.
At Whitefield everything we learn points students to Christ. Our teachers model genuine faith, mentoring and praying for each student as a valued part of our community and a unique individual made in the image of God.
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Bible Literacy & Memorization
Whether it's Kinder Prep memorizing a verse for each phonogram or 3rd grade memorizing entire chapters of Matthew, we seek to read, understand and memorize the Bible at Whitefield. Beyond Bible class itself, teachers point students to Christ in every area of study.
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Daily Chapel
Upper school begins each day in community worship, reading scripture, singing together, being exhorted by a faculty member, and praying. Lower school joins chapel on Tuesdays and parents are always welcome to attend.
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Prayer
Talking with God is a regular rhythm at Whitefield. Teachers model genuine hearts of faith, praying for and with students daily.
"At Whitefield, when teachers pray, they really mean it." -Lower School Student
Formation First
Character formation is at the heart of classical education. Whitefield graduates walk out our doors with not only full minds, but full hearts that love what is true, good, and beautiful.
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The Seven Virtues
Students memorize age appropriate definitions and Bible verses for each virtue.
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Faith
Believing in God and what He says because He is true.
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Hope
Desiring God and trusting we will live with Him forever.
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Charity
Loving God most of all and loving others as ourselves.
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Prudence
Knowing and choosing what is good.
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Justice
Treating God and others as we should.
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Fortitude
Doing what is hard until the good is done.
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Temperance
Choose the right amount of a good thing and the right time to enjoy it.