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DEVOTION & CHAPEL

Daily Devotion and Weekly Chapels are a defining element of Student Life at SOECA. This is where spiritual growth and true connection happens – together.

One of the greatest prides that SOECA take in its development of the whole child is the opportunities to gather as a school for devotion daily and chapel each week. From our youngest students (6 weeks) to our oldest (8th grade), from our educators to our leaders, everyone participates in intentional planned moments of worship designed to help everyone grow in Christ. Devotion leaders include our head of school, principals, and our educators. 

Our weekly chapels are held by our school Chaplain Rev. Stephen Palmer for our Early Learning Academy and Preparatory Academy Scholars. In our efforts of continued partnership with our families, parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend.

DEVOTION & CHAPEL SCHEDULE

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." - Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

This scripture encourages us to focus on positive character traits and to strive to embody them in our daily lives.  These virtue words will serve as a guide for our personal growth and development as a school.  

By striving to embody these traits, we will seek to become better versions of themselves and make a positive impact on the world around us for our God's glory. 

Here is the list of 25-26 SY virtue words for the upcoming school year, along with the respective breaks. Please use the list below to follow along with our scholars week by week.

Early Education (6 weeks through Pre-K)
Worship (Aug 4)
Abide (Aug 11)
Love (Aug 18)
Knowledge (Aug 25)
Kindness (Sep 1)
Sharing (Sep 8)
Patience (Sep 15)
Respect (Sep 22)
Forgiveness (Sep 29)
Gratitude (Oct 6)
Joy (Oct 13)
Empathy (Oct 20)
Honesty (Oct 27)
Friendship (Nov 3)
Courage (Nov 10)
Trust (Nov 17)
Fairness (Dec 1)
Compassion (Dec 8)
Creativity (Dec 15)
Responsibility (Jan 5)
Cooperation (Jan 12)
Humility (Jan 19)
Generosity (Jan 26)
Hope (Feb 2)
Service (Feb 9)
Loyalty (Feb 16)
Listening (Feb 23)
Understanding (Mar 1)
Peace (Mar 8)
Celebration (Mar 15)
Self-Control (Mar 22)
Friendship (Mar 29, repeated)
Warmth (Apr 5)
Integrity (Apr 12)
Flexibility (Apr 19)
Courage (Apr 26, repeated)
 

Breaks for Early Education
Thanksgiving Break: (Nov 24-28)
Christmas Break: (Dec 22 - Jan 2)
Spring Break: (Mar 8-12)
 

Preparatory Scholars (K-8)
Worship (Aug 4)
Abide (Aug 11)
Love (Aug 18)
Knowledge (Aug 25)
Integrity (Sep 1)
Leadership (Sep 8)
Humility (Sep 15)
Perseverance (Sep 22)
Responsibility (Sep 29)
Respect (Oct 6)
Courage (Oct 13)
Empathy (Oct 20)
Fairness (Oct 27)
Creativity (Nov 3)
Kindness (Nov 10)
Gratitude (Nov 17)
Service (Dec 1)
Teamwork (Dec 8)
Understanding (Dec 15)
Love (Jan 5, repeated)
Knowledge (Jan 12, repeated)
Warmth (Jan 19)
Joy (Jan 26)
Flexibility (Feb 2)
Dedication (Feb 9)
Communication (Feb 16)
Trust (Feb 23)
Patience (Mar 1)
Motivation (Mar 8)
Self-Control (Mar 15)
Balance (Mar 22)
Loyalty (Apr 5)
Celebration (Apr 12)
Forgiveness (Apr 19)
Compassion (Apr 26)
Integrity (May 3, repeated)
 

Breaks for Preparatory Scholars
Thanksgiving Break: (Nov 24-28)
Christmas Break: (Dec 22 - Jan 2)
Spring Break: (Mar 8-12)
Fall Break: (Oct 20-24)
Winter Break: (Jan 19-23)

Early Learning Academy Devotion is held every morning (except Wednesday) in the ELA commons at 9AM.
 

Preparatory Academy Devotion is held every morning (except Wednesday) in the Prep commons at 8:30AM.

Reverend Stephen Palmer

SOECA Chaplain

(E) chaplain@soeca.net 

(P) 678-426-5560

Dean Juan Cobb

Dean of Spiritual Emphasis

(E) jcobb@soeca.net

(P) 678-426-5560

 

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