Purpose

The Canadian Reformed School of Abbotsford has been constituted by members of the Canadian Reformed Churches of Abbotsford, Yarrow, and Chilliwack. These members wish to have their children educated according to the norms of the Bible. They believe that the promise that they have made to the LORD at the baptism of their children can be fulfilled best by also supporting and by sending their children to a Reformed school in which brothers-and sisters-in-faith teach and guide their children in harmony with what parents teach them a home, and with what they hear proclaimed in church each Sunday. The school has therefore been established to assist the parents in this task, not to replace the parent. A close look at the mission statement articulated by the B.C. Ministry of Education will reveal that the development of “knowledge, skills and attitudes” are directed toward “a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.” ⁸ We firmly believe that all our endeavours and attitudes must be clearly focussed on seeking God’s glory in our service to Him and our neighbour. Therefore our Mission Statement says that the “purpose of our Christian school is to assist parents to educate their children to develop their talents and potential to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes for a life of responsible stewardship in God’s kingdom.”