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Mission, Beliefs, Values and Guiding Principles for Education
Our mission:
To provide students with an education of excellence in a Christ-infused environment with the purpose of creating educated disciples of Christ who love God in every sphere of their lives.
Statement of Faith
We believe in . . .
God: There is one God, the creator of all things, who is infinitely perfect and eternally existent in three persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Father: God the Father is the source of all life. In Him we live and move and have our being. The Father seeks those who will worship Him in spirit and in truth and hears the prayers of all who call on Him. In the fullness of time, the Father sent the Son for the salvation of the world. Through Jesus Christ, the Father adopts all who respond in faith to the gospel, forgiving those who repent of their sin and entering into a new covenant with them. God gives the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, to all His children. God’s creative and redemptive love sustains this world until the end of the age.
The Son: We believe in the divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. We believe that He was truly God and perfectly Human.
The Spirit: The Holy Spirit, the Counsellor, is the power, presence, and wisdom of God. The Spirit convicts people of sin, gives them new life, and guides them into all truth. By the Spirit, believers are baptized into one body. The indwelling Spirit testifies that they are God’s children, distributes gifts for ministry, empowers for witness, and produces the fruit of righteousness. As Comforter, the Holy Spirit helps God’s children in their weakness, intercedes for them according to God’s will, and assures them of eternal life.
Bible: The Bible (Old and New Testament) is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. We believe that the entire Bible was inspired by God through the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit guides the community of faith in the interpretation of Scripture. The person, teaching, and life of Jesus Christ bring continuity and clarity to both the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament bears witness to Christ, and Christ is the One whom the New Testament proclaims. The Bible is the authoritative guide for faith and practice in daily living.
Salvation: We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful humanity, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation. Those that do not accept God’s gift of salvation face eternal separation from God.
Creation: We believe that God literally created the universe from nothing, and made human beings, male and female, in His image, to be in relationship with Him, to reflect His nature and to give Him glory.
Church: The Church consists of all those who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour. The Church is one body of believers from every nation, race and class. The head of the body is Christ.
Resurrection & Return of Christ: We believe that Christ will return triumphantly and that there will be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust. Those found in the Book of Life will spend eternity in Heaven, while those who’s names are not found in the Book of Life will spend eternity apart from God.
Our Statement of Faith is not exhaustive of all of our beliefs. The Bible, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, speaks with absolute authority regarding the proper conduct for all, and is the unchanging foundation for all belief and behaviour. The Prairie Crossroads School Board of Directors holds final interpretive authority on biblical meaning and application with regard to faith, doctrine, policy, practice, and discipline.
Our Values
Value of Children:
We believe that children are a heritage from God and a blessing from His hand. We are therefore accountable to Him for raising, shaping and preparing them for a life of service to His Kingdom.
Marriage:
Crossroads School affirms that the institution of marriage, between a man and a woman, is a sacred covenant designed by God to model the love of Christ for His church, and to serve both the public and private good as the basic building block of human civilization.
The Sanctity of Human Life:
Crossroads School affirms that human beings are created by God in His image. Therefore every person, from conception to natural death, possesses inherent dignity and immeasurable worth – including preborn children, elderly individuals, those with special needs, and others marginalized by society
Gender & Sexuality:
We believe that God created humans in His image, intentionally and immutably male and female, each bringing unique and complementary qualities to sexuality and relationships. Sexuality is a glorious gift from God to be offered back to Him either in a) marriage between a man & a woman for procreation, union and mutual delight, or b) in celibacy for undivided devotion to Christ.
Guiding Principles for Education
Purpose of Life:
We believe that the ultimate purpose of life is to know and glorify God and to attain eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Vocational Calling for all of Humanity:
Crossroads School affirms the human vocation to which God has called us to: to be stewards of His creation, doers of good toward all people, and agents of the Kingdom of God and His reconciliation. Genesis 2:15, Genesis 9:12, Col 1:19-20, Matthew 6:10, Romans 8:19-23, Hebrews 12:14
Discipleship: The Great Commission as Central to our Mission
We seek to accomplish the Great Commission in our school through evangelism and discipleship. Staff, students, and administrators are all invited and encouraged to deepen their understanding of what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ, to practice such discipleship, and to sustain and help others to be and become disciples. They strive to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 4:12, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, I John 3:16, and Micah 6:8.
Integrative Faith & Academic Excellence:
Crossroads School promotes not only academic and intellectual excellence, but integrates these with high standards of personal, moral, and spiritual integrity. CROSSROADS is first and foremost an academic institution that seeks to equip, challenge, and inspire our students to love learning, think critically, and to apply their knowledge and wisdom to affect their world for Christ. The rigour in all classes prepares our students to compete in every academic arena in order to develop community and world leaders that will stand for biblical standards in a fallen world. Proverbs 1:7a, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 2, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Philippians 2:1-16 and Psalm 119:99.
Partnership with Parents:
Students are a gift to their parents. CROSSROADS desires to come alongside of parents to help raise their students in a manner that honours and glorifies the Lord. CROSSROADS desires to partner closely with parents, actively encouraging parental involvement in our school. Psalm 127:3, and Deuteronomy 6:5-9.
Seeking God’s Design for each Life:
Ephesians tells us that God has a plan for everyone’s life. Each person is uniquely created by God and is specifically designed to accomplish His plan. Recognizing that each child is unique and gifted differently, CROSSROADS desires to provide a loving atmosphere which will allow each student to identify and develop his or her gifts and talents. Every individual has worth to God; therefore, we should demonstrate His love by providing an atmosphere of love, respect and acceptance to every student. Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29;11 and I Corinthians 12:4-6.
To provide students with an education of excellence in a Christ-infused environment with the purpose of creating educated disciples of Christ who love God in every sphere of their lives.
Statement of Faith
We believe in . . .
God: There is one God, the creator of all things, who is infinitely perfect and eternally existent in three persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Father: God the Father is the source of all life. In Him we live and move and have our being. The Father seeks those who will worship Him in spirit and in truth and hears the prayers of all who call on Him. In the fullness of time, the Father sent the Son for the salvation of the world. Through Jesus Christ, the Father adopts all who respond in faith to the gospel, forgiving those who repent of their sin and entering into a new covenant with them. God gives the Counsellor, the Holy Spirit, to all His children. God’s creative and redemptive love sustains this world until the end of the age.
The Son: We believe in the divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. We believe that He was truly God and perfectly Human.
The Spirit: The Holy Spirit, the Counsellor, is the power, presence, and wisdom of God. The Spirit convicts people of sin, gives them new life, and guides them into all truth. By the Spirit, believers are baptized into one body. The indwelling Spirit testifies that they are God’s children, distributes gifts for ministry, empowers for witness, and produces the fruit of righteousness. As Comforter, the Holy Spirit helps God’s children in their weakness, intercedes for them according to God’s will, and assures them of eternal life.
Bible: The Bible (Old and New Testament) is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. We believe that the entire Bible was inspired by God through the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit guides the community of faith in the interpretation of Scripture. The person, teaching, and life of Jesus Christ bring continuity and clarity to both the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament bears witness to Christ, and Christ is the One whom the New Testament proclaims. The Bible is the authoritative guide for faith and practice in daily living.
Salvation: We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful humanity, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation. Those that do not accept God’s gift of salvation face eternal separation from God.
Creation: We believe that God literally created the universe from nothing, and made human beings, male and female, in His image, to be in relationship with Him, to reflect His nature and to give Him glory.
Church: The Church consists of all those who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour. The Church is one body of believers from every nation, race and class. The head of the body is Christ.
Resurrection & Return of Christ: We believe that Christ will return triumphantly and that there will be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust. Those found in the Book of Life will spend eternity in Heaven, while those who’s names are not found in the Book of Life will spend eternity apart from God.
Our Statement of Faith is not exhaustive of all of our beliefs. The Bible, as the inspired and infallible Word of God, speaks with absolute authority regarding the proper conduct for all, and is the unchanging foundation for all belief and behaviour. The Prairie Crossroads School Board of Directors holds final interpretive authority on biblical meaning and application with regard to faith, doctrine, policy, practice, and discipline.
Our Values
Value of Children:
We believe that children are a heritage from God and a blessing from His hand. We are therefore accountable to Him for raising, shaping and preparing them for a life of service to His Kingdom.
Marriage:
Crossroads School affirms that the institution of marriage, between a man and a woman, is a sacred covenant designed by God to model the love of Christ for His church, and to serve both the public and private good as the basic building block of human civilization.
The Sanctity of Human Life:
Crossroads School affirms that human beings are created by God in His image. Therefore every person, from conception to natural death, possesses inherent dignity and immeasurable worth – including preborn children, elderly individuals, those with special needs, and others marginalized by society
Gender & Sexuality:
We believe that God created humans in His image, intentionally and immutably male and female, each bringing unique and complementary qualities to sexuality and relationships. Sexuality is a glorious gift from God to be offered back to Him either in a) marriage between a man & a woman for procreation, union and mutual delight, or b) in celibacy for undivided devotion to Christ.
Guiding Principles for Education
Purpose of Life:
We believe that the ultimate purpose of life is to know and glorify God and to attain eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Vocational Calling for all of Humanity:
Crossroads School affirms the human vocation to which God has called us to: to be stewards of His creation, doers of good toward all people, and agents of the Kingdom of God and His reconciliation. Genesis 2:15, Genesis 9:12, Col 1:19-20, Matthew 6:10, Romans 8:19-23, Hebrews 12:14
Discipleship: The Great Commission as Central to our Mission
We seek to accomplish the Great Commission in our school through evangelism and discipleship. Staff, students, and administrators are all invited and encouraged to deepen their understanding of what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ, to practice such discipleship, and to sustain and help others to be and become disciples. They strive to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 4:12, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, I John 3:16, and Micah 6:8.
Integrative Faith & Academic Excellence:
Crossroads School promotes not only academic and intellectual excellence, but integrates these with high standards of personal, moral, and spiritual integrity. CROSSROADS is first and foremost an academic institution that seeks to equip, challenge, and inspire our students to love learning, think critically, and to apply their knowledge and wisdom to affect their world for Christ. The rigour in all classes prepares our students to compete in every academic arena in order to develop community and world leaders that will stand for biblical standards in a fallen world. Proverbs 1:7a, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 2, Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17, Philippians 2:1-16 and Psalm 119:99.
Partnership with Parents:
Students are a gift to their parents. CROSSROADS desires to come alongside of parents to help raise their students in a manner that honours and glorifies the Lord. CROSSROADS desires to partner closely with parents, actively encouraging parental involvement in our school. Psalm 127:3, and Deuteronomy 6:5-9.
Seeking God’s Design for each Life:
Ephesians tells us that God has a plan for everyone’s life. Each person is uniquely created by God and is specifically designed to accomplish His plan. Recognizing that each child is unique and gifted differently, CROSSROADS desires to provide a loving atmosphere which will allow each student to identify and develop his or her gifts and talents. Every individual has worth to God; therefore, we should demonstrate His love by providing an atmosphere of love, respect and acceptance to every student. Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29;11 and I Corinthians 12:4-6.
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