Uniquely Episcopal

We are a Christian school in our commitment to living out the teachings of Jesus Christ as interpreted through the Episcopal tradition with its emphasis on scripture, tradition and reason. We are an Episcopal school in our commitment to regular worship, religious education, service learning and an inclusive community. Different than most non-denominational Christian schools, we strive to help confirm faith but not one that requires a conversion to Christian doctrine. We affirm, support, and give thanks for the religious and spiritual diversity present in our community, and encourage an individual and corporate relationship with God. We are an independent day school, accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and the Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools. We are also members of the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Episcopal Schools.

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No, in fact, the majority of our families are not Episcopalian. We welcome and affirm students from all faith traditions.   

The sacrament of Holy Eucharist -- sometimes known as communion, mass, or the divine liturgy -- is a service of thanksgiving. It celebrates Jesus' final meal with his friends and his words, "do this in remembrance of me." In the Episcopal tradition, Holy Eucharist is a sacrament. The consecrated bread and wine are outward and visible signs of God's grace and love. When we gather weekly, we enter into the story of Christ's life, death and resurrection and how we are to live until he comes again. This is a powerful acknowledgement and reflection of our commitment to community, placing God at the center. 

Students in Grades K-12 attend a weekly Eucharist service. 

No. As a way to ensure inclusivity during Eucharist, all students kneel at the rails together to receive the Sacrament, a blessing, or a prayer.  

• From a functional standpoint, the Episcopal Church is Christian. It believes that the sacred scriptures demonstrate that God is deeply relational and uniquely revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.  
   

• The Episcopal Church is the American extension of the worldwide Anglican communion connected to the Church of England under the Archbishop of Canterbury. The leader of the Episcopal Church in America is our Presiding Bishop, the Most Reverend Michael Curry. 
   

• The Episcopal Church believes in the goodness of God’s creation, including humanity and the Earth.
   

• The Episcopal Church is liturgical, encouraging the critical study of Scripture following one's own conscience and guided by the wisdom found in traditional and contemporary thinking. 
   

• The Episcopal Church is inclusive, following the example of Jesus Christ, who preached loving inclusion and against division. In that spirit, we invite all baptized persons to the Eucharist and encourage deep dialogue with Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, American Indians, and all faith traditions. We are called to be of one heart, if not necessarily one mind. This principle leads us to habits of open-mindedness, compassion, intellectual empathy, patience and listening. We seek common prayer, not doctrine.
   

• The Episcopal Church is a community of service. We are called to the Great Commission of ministering to the needs of others. Following the example of Jesus, we approach the path of life by coming "not to be served, but to serve." 
   

• The Episcopal Church affirms balance as a high virtue. We hold personal freedom and communal responsibilities in constant tension. We seek balance between social action and quiet, personal reflection. 

All Saints' Episcopal Church of Fort Worth

Yes, in fact, we are the only dual-accredited school in Tarrant County, with accreditations from the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools and from the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest.