The order of service for the December 17, 2012 prayer service at St. Richard's Episcopal School, Indianapolis, IN. The Episcopal elementary school service, organized by the Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards, chaplain, was held in response to the December 14, 2012 school shooting in Newtown, CT.
The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, D.D., sets out three crucial roles of the Episcopal school chaplain: teaching, counseling/conversation, and pastoral care in times of crisis.
This article offers a theological construct for defining and reviewing a school's community service and service-learning program; examines the concepts of charity and justice as they relate to servce; and reminds schools leaders about the inportance of developmental appropriateness when constituting service programs.
One school's sample planning template for weekly chapel services, in this case for grades 1–4; includes a detailed description of the order of service.
Adopted by the NAES Governing Board in April 2011, this document is intended to serve as a useful tool for the school's assessment of its chapel program, whether undertaken independently or as part of an accreditation process.
Read More » A compilation of diverse prayers and readings for school worship across the K-12 continuum.
Reasons for Being: The Culture and Character of Episcopal Schools, first published in 1997, is a collection of essays on foundational, mission-related topics central to Episcopal school identity, governance, and leadership. Newly updated in 2010 and written by Episcopal school leaders and NAES staff members, the fifteen essays examine: the mission and Anglican ethos of Episcopal schools; the history of Episcopal schools and their relationship to the Episcopal Church; the head of school's role; the school as a spiritual community; chapel and worship; religious studies; religious pluralism; early childhood education; community service; and Episcopal schools as just communities. Each essay includes suggested questions for discussion and reflection.
Read More » In keeping with the need to highlight the role that Episcopal identity plays in all aspects of school life, NAES has developed this set of Principles of Good Practice for the Study of Religion in Episcopal Schools.
Read More » First published in 1993, Cycle of Prayer for Episcopal Schools provides prayers specifically for the calendar and rhythm of school life, augmenting the standard of prayer in Episcopal schools that is The Book of Common Prayer. This second edition now includes new prayers for occasions in and members of Episcopal school communities not previously addresses, as well as a series of short prayers for use with lower and elementary school students.
Read More » Adopted by the NAES Governing Board in 2005, this document is intended to support the incarnational journey of Episcopal schools as they live out their missions. This title is perfect for use in parent, faculty/staff, board handbooks and training sessions; and as an aid at times of transition in a school's life.
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