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Chapel

All students at National Presbyterian School participate in weekly Chapel, a time to nurture the community’s spiritual life through Scripture lessons, music and prayer.

 

Chapels reinforce the School’s Core Values and belief in a Judeo-Christian system of values, including love for God, for neighbor and self, and respect for other faith traditions.Lower Division students attend Chapel in Jones Hall, while Upper Division students attend Chapel in the National Presbyterian Church’s Chapel of the Presidents. The oldest students in each service—Second Graders and Sixth Graders—serve in several different leadership roles such as greeters, readers and acolytes. In addition, the Chaplain, faculty, NPC pastors, and guests deliver Chapel talks.
NPS 6th Grader offering her prayer in Upper Division Chapel

 

NPS Chaplain Rev. Todd Sutton greeting students in Lower Division Chapel
Parents, family, and friends are invited to attend Lower and Upper Division Chapels, and these weekly gatherings serve as an important element of the NPS community. In addition, the entire school community gathers for several special services in the Sanctuary of the National Presbyterian Church, including for Opening Ceremony on the first day of school, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Graduation.
The lessons taught in Chapel are enhanced by the school's Religious Studies curriculum for students in Grades 2-6.  Taught by the NPS Chaplain, these classes offer a deeper look at the stories in Scripture as well as the history, traditions, and beliefs of Christianity and world religions. 
 

Religious Studies Curriuclum