Do I Belong Here?
Do I belong here?
Our relationships with our students are the manifestation of God’s perfect design for His children. We are truly better together.
“Do I belong here?"
The significance of answering that question with an emphatic "Yes!" and fostering a sense of belonging in our Christian schools can't be over-emphasized.
Students doubt whether they belong for a myriad of reasons. There are students who, for reasons beyond their control, find the world and school to be less hospitable and welcoming: students with disabilities, language barriers, economic struggles, and those who lack the social skills needed to connect with peers.
Christian education simultaneously upholds high academic standards and fosters the spiritual formation of the human person. Flowing from a commitment to honor the dignity of all students as children of God, our Catholic schools are positioned to become havens for students who long to belong.
Christian schools can shine as a beacon in the educational landscape, radiating a clear message...: " Yes, you belong here; you belong with us!"
When our schools wholeheartedly embrace belonging, we witness improved connections among students and a fundamental shift in the school culture: Belonging serves as the runway for academic success, a reduction in classroom disruptions, enhanced critical thinking skills, perseverance, emotional resilience, and more.
This is where Friendzy comes in—assisting Christian schools like yours in creating an environment where every student belongs. When our students graduate as emotionally healthy people, academically prepared for the next phase of their lives, we begin to see the transformative ripple effect of true belonging. Christian educators can change the world one graduate at a time.
If you want to experience Friendzy for yourself, click here to download a sample of our unit unit “Better Together.”
