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Bringing Jesus to School- A practical guide for bringing your faith into your academic life.

Updated: Feb 8, 2023

Sometimes when I'm in class, though especially when I was in elementary and middle school, I'd think of the Lord standing beside me, holding my hand as I went through the day. He's an instant best friend, homework helper, and teacher. He helps you stay focused on your immediate goal within the bigger picture. He provides comfort, peace, and rest when it's most needed. Our Lord walks with us always... but sometimes it's difficult to remember that He's there and that He should be the focus of everything that we do!

So how can we "bring Jesus to school?" How can we incorporate our faith into our studies even when it's difficult; even when it seems like nothing we're doing as anything to do with Christ?


I have a few ideas...

  • Take a few minutes each morning to spend time with Jesus. Read the daily readings, and use the Hallow App to be guided through prayers. Go to your church if you can and simply sit with the Lord in prayer and silence.

  • Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance when you're struggling.

  • Pray the Prayer for Students by St. Thomas Aquinas before your classes or before you begin the school day. (Fun fact: There is a printable version of this prayer sold in the MercyLight Designs shop!

  • (my roommate suggested this one!) Write the initials of the people you're praying for in the corner of your notebook pages so that each page of notes is offered as a prayer for those intentions.

  • Write "J.M.J." in the corner of your papers to dedicate your work to the Holy Family.

  • Make your desk, locker, etc. a spot of prayer as well as study. You can decorate it with prayer prints, coloring pages, pictures of saints or statues, have a standing crucifix or small statue on your desk, etc. The printables from MercyLight Designs would be super great for this, and there are so many beautiful ones all over the internet!

  • Pray for your classmates. In each class, choose one person to pray for. I like the analogy that a Catholic speaker once used of "zapping" people with the Holy Spirit. :-)

  • Take some time for silence every once in a while. Walk alone to class once or twice a day and use that time to make some interior silence, even when the world around you is loud and crazy.

  • Stand up for Christ. Stand up for your faith. When something is being taught that is immoral or incorrect, do something about it. If something your teacher is telling you to read or do goes against your morals, respectfully tell them that you will not do or read it, and ask for other accommodations. The Lord will help you to do what's right.

  • Live your faith while with your friends. You might be the one to bring Christ to them for the first time (You know, if you've received the Eucharist, you're a living, walking, talking tabernacle!! 😂😄)

  • Stay focused! Your primary Vocation right now is to be a student. That's your role in life (along with many other things!) but you bring so much glory to God when you try your hardest and strive to bring Him glory in all the work that you do.

  • There are soooo many other great ideas out there. If you have some, please share them in the comments!

I hope and pray that this post will serve as a reminder and resource for you as you strive to live our your faith through the school day. Jesus wants to walk through life with you each and every step of the way. He's with you always and will bring you strength, knowledge, and comfort in your studies.


Happy studying! Have a wonderful day!

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