As an Episcopal institution, the structure of the Church year helps to define time for us at school. The Season of Epiphany began on January 6 as we remember the Visit of the Magi, so thoughtfully re-enacted by these 1st Graders from our service of Lessons and Carols held in December. The Three Kings of Orient represent the Revelation of God in Jesus to an entire world, and the season continues with the broader theme of "revelation." How do we know about God? Where and how do we get our information? Episcopal Schools stress scripture, tradition, and reason as the authorities upon which our knowledge of God is based. Those who stand within the circle of Christian Faith accept that God is most fully known in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Human reason, as part of God's creation, also bears the stamp of God's intentions for us and is available to all people. C.S. Lewis, for example, believed existence of God was made sensible by the idea of common decency and morality, a sense of right and wrong, that human beings share. This idea of general revelation gives common ground upon which to discuss theology with folks from varying traditions and helps Episcopal Schools recognize, honor, and include students from all faiths!
