The curriculum at All Saints’ includes a religion and life skills class. Lower school students participate once a week and middle school students attend twice weekly. Religion faculty present the class from a Judaic/Christian perspective; at the same time, the program acknowledges and honors the many other religious traditions that our students and families bring to the All Saints’ community. This diversity gives students and faculty the opportunity to discuss religion and faith with all of the depth, beauty, and mystery that the subject warrants.

In lower school, religion is taught in a variety of ways using age-appropriate activities. Students listen, share, create artwork, play games, role play, and question in an open and accepting atmosphere. Stories and lessons from the Old and New Testaments are presented, festivals and holidays are celebrated, and faith and prayer are discussed. Life skills are taught with an emphasis on cooperation and learning effective decision making, problem solving, and communication skills. The Character Counts program is also integrated into the program with discussion of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.          

Middle school students study the Bible from a historical, cultural, and geographical aspect. In addition to Jesus Christ, they look at other biblical figures including St. Paul and the Prophets, and how they are relevant to today’s society. Classes are conducted in an environment that is academically rigorous and existentially probing. Questions and thoughtful discussion are always encouraged. Grade eight students embark on a year-long study of world religions that includes Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and Eastern religions such as Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto, as time allows.

Students explore principles of leadership and character education continues to be emphasized. The classroom provides a place where students can discuss and deal with their everyday experiences. Questions about drugs and alcohol are addressed and discussion of basic body awareness is conducted in appropriate gender groups.