Every class at our school is connected to a woman of the Bible, with the qualities of each woman reflecting the values the class strives to live by. Each woman is also linked to a specific line of our mission statement, creating a meaningful connection between our faith, our mission, and the character traits we encourage in our students. This approach helps students understand and embody the virtues of these inspiring biblical women as they live out the mission every day.
And playing together – Miriam (R) and Jochabed (N)
Miriam and Jochabed looked after Moses and worked together to keep him safe. They fed him and played with him until her grew big and strong and went to live with the Pharoah’s daughter. (Exodus 2)
And praying together – Elizabeth
In the Bible, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, is known for her prayer life and faith. She is specifically mentioned as praying for a child, and her prayer was answered when she became pregnant in her old age. (Luke)
On our journey with Christ – Priscilla
In Corinth, Paul met a couple named Priscilla and Aquila. The three of them built tents together to earn a living. Whenever he was not making tents, Paul taught people about Jesus. After about a year and a half, Paul, Priscilla and Aquila travelled to the city of Ephesus together. Priscilla and Aquila stayed in Ephesus to make tents and tell people about Jesus while Paul continued his journey. A while later, when a great teacher named Apollos came to Ephesus, Priscilla and Aquila invited him to their house and explained baptism’s real meaning. Priscilla enabled the journey of faith by making tents and spreading the good news of Jesus. (Acts)
Love of learning – Queen of Sheba
The Bible describes the Queen of Sheba as a woman who had a real thirst for knowledge. After hearing tales of King Solomon’s genius, she made the long journey from her homeland of Sheba to check him out in person. Christ referred to her as “the Queen of the South” and praised her love of learning (Matthew 12:42; Luke 11:31).
Aiming high – Deborah
Deborah the judge was so wise that everyone wanted to listen to what she said. She used to sit under a palm tree and let people come and ask her advice. The Lord knew that Deborah was a good woman. Deborah spoke the words that the Lord wanted her to. Sometimes, she would help people by telling them what the Lord wanted them to do. She aimed high in everything she did as she was following the Lord’s wishes. (Judges)
Helping each other – Esther
Esther risks her life to help her people, the Jewish people in Persia, who were facing extermination. Esther, initially a Jewish orphan who became queen, initially hesitates due to the risk of approaching the king uninvited, but her cousin Mordecai reminds her that she may have been made queen for such a time as this. Esther then courageously approaches the king, reveals her Jewish identity, and exposes the plot against her people, ultimately leading to the downfall of Haman, the one who orchestrated the extermination, and the saving of the Jewish
population. (Esther)
One community – Lydia
Lydia is first mentioned in Acts 16:14-15. She is described as a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, a region known for its dyeing industry. Lydia is notable for being the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe. Paul and his companions baptized her and her household after she listened to Paul’s preaching in Philippi. Lydia is often remembered as a symbol of faithful Christian discipleship and is revered for her role in supporting the early Christian community through her resources and hospitality.
