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Central Wisconsin Christian School

Where Christ Is Central

Faith Development

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Faith Development

Faith is not an “add-on” to education at CWC—it is the foundation of it. From Preschool through high school, students are guided in age-appropriate ways to understand who God is, how He is working in His world, and how they are called to live as His people.

Growing in Faith at Every Stage

Students grow and engage with faith differently at each stage of development. At CWC, we intentionally walk alongside students as they mature spiritually, emotionally, and academically.

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Early Childhood & Elementary

Younger students begin building foundational habits of faith through:

  • Daily prayer and devotions
  • Bible stories and Scripture memory
  • Worship and singing
  • Wonder, curiosity, and learning about God’s world
  • Conversations about kindness, grace, and serving others

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Middle School

Middle school students are encouraged to ask questions, build relationships, and begin taking ownership of their faith through:

  • Chapel and Connection Groups
  • Faith-centered discussions
  • Mentorship from teachers and staff
  • Opportunities for service, leadership, and spiritual growth

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High School

High school students are challenged to deepen their faith and consider how they will live it out beyond graduation through:

  • Weekly chapel and worship
  • Spiritual Emphasis Days and retreats
  • Connection Groups and mentorship
  • Conversations about vocation, leadership, service, and purpose
  • Opportunities to apply faith in academics, athletics, arts, and community life

“It is important to us that our kids learn that God is present in EVERY aspect of life. He is not limited to Sundays, church or religion class. Education at CWC is not just facts and figures through a Christian worldview, it is how to problem solve, it is how to cultivate a personal relationship with Jesus and it is how to live in this world differently because Christ died for our sins. Our kids have come home from school praying differently, more conversational and personal; asking if they can accept Christ in their hearts; and reading their devotions and Bible on their own, unprompted from us.”

-- Julie Westra, Parent

Relationships that Matter

Teachers and staff at CWC care deeply about students and their personal walk with Jesus. Through classroom conversations, mentorship, prayer, encouragement, and everyday interactions, students are surrounded by adults who desire to help them grow in faith and character. We believe students grow best when schools, families, and churches work together in partnership to support their spiritual development.

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Preparing Students for a Life of Faith

Our desire is not simply for students to learn about faith while they are at CWC, but for them to develop a lifelong faith that shapes how they live, serve, lead, and engage with the world around them.