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Andrew Peterson and the Christian Imagination

In May of 2016 Covenant students enjoyed a visit from accomplished singer, songwriter, and author Andrew Peterson. While he is best known as a successful recording artist, Mr. Peterson has also won acclaim for his literary debut, a four-volume adventure epic called The Wingfeather Saga. (Click here for a great review of these books from Covenant’s former […]

Conversation with Greg Lowe

At Covenant we believe strongly in the the God-given authority and duty of parents to raise up their children in the Lord. We want to partner well with parents in this task, and we depend upon their wisdom and commitment in the education of their children. In this conversation, Greg Lowe shares his thoughts reflecting […]

The Verdict Is In

One of the distinctives of a classical education is an emphasis on training in logic and rhetoric. Learning to think and speak well serves our students for their whole lives in whatever calling they pursue. A cadre of our Upper School students experienced a tour de force in these matters under the tutelage of two experienced […]

Voices of Gratitude: Student Perspectives on Covenant

At our 20th anniversary banquet in November we asked both a current and former student to share about “what I am thankful for about my classical education at Covenant.” We thought their speeches were worth sharing again as they well describe many of the things we thank God for at Covenant. Lucas Lanza: The Joy of Fellowship […]

Well Suited for Joy

Students pass beneath a beautiful stained-glass window each morning as they walk into school. The glass was crafted by fellow classmates, teachers, parents, grandparents, and friends over the course of two years before being installed in September 2016. It is a reminder that students are entering into a different kind of place – a school where […]

Discernment

A Reflection on the Blessings of Classical Christian Education By John Hayward “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” Proverbs 18:17 (ESV) “The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.” Proverbs 14:8 (ESV) “The wise of heart […]

An Evening of Gratitude

This Saturday, Covenant Christian Academy celebrated “An Evening of Gratitude”, commemorating 20 years of God’s faithfulness. About 200 attendees gathered together at Messiah College, including Covenant’s faculty, staff, students, board, parents and supporters. The group enjoyed fellowship, good food, a silent auction, slideshows of years past, celebration of the school’s history, and speeches from the […]

Conference Champs!

Covenant’s varsity volleyball team made history this weekend by winning the school’s first ever CCAC League Championship in volleyball, defeating Conestoga Christian School in Lancaster on Saturday! The championship comes after a stunning regular season in which the Falcons went undefeated in league play, losing only one match to the much larger Trinity High School. […]

Look Forward to the Fruit

September is an exciting time for us each year. There is a bustle in the air as our teachers make lesson plans and set up classrooms for the new year. It is wonderful to have our students here again! We have adopted a theme this year of  joy on the journey. This text from Colossians […]