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Spirituality at HTS

Written by Holy Trinity School | Feb 18, 2025 8:59:47 PM

Chapel is the heart of our community here at HTS. It's a place where, every week, we gather in faith and peace to find inspiration, a moment to center ourselves before diving into the day's activities. More than just a routine, Chapel fosters healthy relationships and open communication – the bedrock of a strong, united, diverse and generous community. Here, we explore meaning and are encouraged to live out our ideals in every facet of our lives.

As an Anglican Christian school, we embrace spiritual growth for everyone, whether they identify as Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox Christian, or belong to another faith entirely. Even those without a faith background are welcome and encouraged to participate. The development of good character is a universal pursuit and chapel plays a key role in that journey for all students.

Our focus is on the core Christian values that underpin HTS: love, joy, peace, hope, patience and self-control. These values aren't confined to the chapel walls; they permeate the entire school, woven into the fabric of our community by teachers, staff and students alike. We believe that character development is a shared responsibility, nurtured in every classroom, hallway and interaction. 

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." - Martin Luther King Jr. 
 
Our School Chaplain, Father Stephen Crowther adds: 
 
"These are time-tested words of wisdom arising from lived experience that hold as true today as they did in the 1950's and 60's and in the ages before that. Individual actions contribute to the strength or the weakness of our 'network of mutuality' and to our destiny.  The effectiveness of our school's community, our power to guide young lives and encourage character growth is dependent upon the just and honest and heartfelt daily contribution of those who act within these walls now and those who have acted in the past. That is the power that God has lovingly given the human race.  And it is a power that no one can take away unless we let them."
 
"It reminds me of a comment made by a survivor of the upturned aircraft yesterday who said that everyone's first reaction, following the crash, was to help each other get to safety. Times of trial reveal who we are and where our destiny is headed. And may I add that, according to my reading of the gospel and my interpretation of the sacrificial love of Jesus, it is never too late to start practicing justice."
 

At HTS, respect, compassion and dignity are paramount. These principles, rooted in our Christian beliefs, inform everything we do. They cultivate empathy and shape how we welcome each individual. We are committed to inclusivity and non-discrimination, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. Since our inception over forty years ago, spirituality and faith have been integral to the HTS experience. They provide perspective, grounding us in our shared humanity amidst the busyness and demands of our daily lives. At HTS, we recognize that we are all in this together and Chapel serves as a reminder of that interconnectedness.

More Chapel photos here