Why We Believe in the Value of Christian Education

Taking responsibility for your children's education can be an intimidating task. As a parent, you may feel anxious during the beginning stages. Sometimes that anxiousness doesn't go away as soon as we would like. With recent events, fear of the future and disruptions to regular routines are a genuine concern for many families. You may wonder how to ensure your child's education continues to bring them joy and instills a lifelong love of learning. It's important to remember that our children's future is part of God's plan, and we should embrace that.

Homeschooling is a fantastic opportunity to build the culture of your home. Spending time with your children is a special blessing not everyone can have. As a homeschooling family, you have autonomy to pick your curriculum, plan your day around the needs of your family, and decide how much of your faith you will integrate into your teaching. This can be challenging in different seasons of life. Whether the curriculum isn't your strongest area, or maybe the schedule has changed over time.

If you're considering a change from your current school plan, consider Christian Cottage Prep as an option for your family. Our program reinforces parents' character training and provides a Christian education that helps guide students to a happy future. We offer a safe and supportive environment for your child to learn and grow, surrounded by teachers who genuinely care about them.

Parenting can be challenging, especially in today's world. However, God chose you to be the guardians of your children. You can teach them and help them grow spiritually. At Christian Cottage Prep, we're here to help. If you have any questions about how to do that, how we can partner to help, or have concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are committed to helping you find the best schedule for your family's needs.

Christian Cottage Prep Religion Belief

As we know, parents are the first educators of their children. Deuteronomy 6 is a well-known chapter in the Bible that emphasizes the importance of raising our children. It says in Deuteronomy 6:5-7, “You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up."

This passage is apparent that as we live out our lives, we are to encourage our families with scripture daily. We are to teach our children to love God and obey His commands. We partner with you to provide religious training from a nondenominational perspective. Our Christian curriculum covers all subjects, including Bible, Science, and History, with a focus on instilling the core Christian Worldview beliefs that we hold:

What does it mean to be a Christian?

Being a Christian is more than identifying yourself with a particular religion or affirming a specific value system. Being a Christian means you have embraced what the Bible says about God, mankind, and salvation. Consider the following truths found in Scripture.

God Is the Sovereign Creator

Contemporary thinking suggests that humans are the product of evolution. However, the Bible states that a personal God created us to love, serve, and enjoy endless fellowship with Him. The New Testament reveals it was Jesus Himself who created everything.1 Therefore, He also owns and rules everything.2 That means He has authority over our lives and we owe Him absolute allegiance, obedience, and worship.

God Is Holy

God is absolutely and perfectly holy (Isaiah 6:3), therefore He cannot commit or approve of evil.3 God requires holiness of us as well. 1 Peter 1:16 says, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

Mankind Is Sinful

According to Scripture, everyone is guilty of sin: “There is no man who does not sin” (1 Kings 8:46). That doesn’t mean we’re incapable of performing acts of human kindness. But we’re utterly incapable of understanding, loving, or pleasing God on our own.4

Sin Demands a Penalty

God’s holiness and justice demand that all sin be punished by death.5 That’s why simply changing our patterns of behavior can’t solve our sin problem or eliminate its consequences.

Jesus Is Lord and Savior

The New Testament reveals it was Jesus Himself who created everything.6 Therefore, He owns and rules everything.7 That means He has authority over our lives and we owe Him absolute allegiance, obedience, and worship. Romans 10:9 says,” If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved.” Even though God’s justice demands death for sin, His love has provided a Savior who paid the penalty and died for sinners.8 Christ’s death satisfied the demands of God’s justice, and Christ’s perfect life satisfied the demands of God’s holiness, 9 thereby enabling Him to forgive and save those who place their faith in Him.10

Repentance: The Character of Saving Faith

True faith is always accompanied by repentance from sin. Repentance is agreeing with God that you are sinful, confessing your sins to Him, and making a conscious choice to turn from sin 11 and pursue Christ 12 and obedience to Him.13 It isn’t enough to believe certain facts about Christ. Even Satan and his demons believe in the true God, 14 but they don’t love and obey Him. Saving faith is always accompanied by an increasing pattern of obedience. 15

John 1:3; Colossians 1:16
Psalm 103:19
James 1:13
Romans 3:10-12
Ezekiel 18:4
Colossians 1:16
Psalm 103:19
1 Peter 3:18
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 3:26
Luke 13:3, 5; 1 Thessalonians 1:9
Matthew 11: 28-30; John 17:3
1 John 2:3
James 2:19
Ephesians 2:10

We believe in the words of Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Top Reasons Families Select Christian Cottage Prep as Their Education Partner

Our mission is to ensure that children have exposure to Christianity every day, and learn Christian values in all classes.
Safety is our top priority and we strive to instill greater family ideals in our students.
Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for college academics or entrepreneurship if they choose trade school.
We offer both online and in-person study options, and our hybrid program allows families to complete coursework from the comfort of their homes or on-the-go.
Promotion of a bully-free zone that teach students about compassion, forgiveness, and how to conduct themselves as young ladies and gentlemen.
Pretesting students to see what they have mastered and what is needed to catch up.
Parent-teacher meetings can be conducted online, and report cards are sent via email.
All families are welcome to take an active role in volunteering, with opportunities to arrange field trips, plan game nights, prayer groups, Bible study, and more.

Speaking of Travel, That is Made Easier with Online School

Students can also travel with parents and be in class wherever there is access to the internet. It is believed that children who travel during their educational years are impacted by personal development. Travel is extended to what students later study in college or pick as a career path. It is excellent to experience cultures other than theirs and be willing to try new things (take a risk). The well-traveled child has higher self-esteem, confidence, adaptability, friend-making skills, and sensitivity to others around them. The good news is that travel does not need to be around the world. There are incredible cultural experiences in the United States, your hometown, or a nearby city. Parents may schedule school classes two or four days a week to take advantage of local trips on three-day weekends or around the world in a semester!. It is so great to create family travel memories while learning!

The Christian Home School Partnership

Families are now realizing more than ever that the public school system is inadequate for every student. You want the very best education for your children to be at the top level of the academic arena. As a parent, you also want to create a relaxed atmosphere to learn. Small classrooms will set them at ease and make learning easier. Many families have two working adults in their house and want to keep connected to their child and their education. Parents can also have better control over what their children are learning and viewing without outside impact. Are you ready to take control of their future?

“Working together brings great joy to both the child and the parent!”

Proverbs 23:15 "My child, if your heart is wise then my heart too will be happy.