Recitation Day at Redeemer Classical School in Fort Wayne
Redeemer Classical School in Fort Wayne invites the members and guests to join us for Recitation Day on Friday, May 8, in the undercroft. Families will bring their lunch and eat together at 12:00 p.m., with recitations beginning around 12:30 p.m. There is something deeply good about hearing words spoken well. In a time often shaped by haste, screens, and distraction, Recitation Day gives us the opportunity to slow down and listen as students present poetry, Scripture, and other memorized works that reflect the beauty and depth of their studies.
Classical Christian Education in Fort Wayne
Recitation is not merely performance. It is part of a long tradition of Christian and classical education that teaches students to listen carefully, memorize faithfully, and speak clearly. What is learned by heart often shapes the mind, strengthens attention, and remains with a child long after the school year has passed. For Christian education, this is especially fitting. The Church has always treasured the spoken Word. Scripture is read aloud in the Divine Service, the Psalms are prayed and sung, and the catechism is learned by repetition until its words become familiar, durable, and useful for faith and life.
Celebrating- Students, Scripture, Poetry, Memory
At Recitation Day, students will share selections from their studies, including Scripture, poetry, and other worthy works committed to memory. These recitations show more than academic progress. They reveal patience, discipline, courage, and the slow formation of speech and thought. This event also gives the congregation a meaningful opportunity to encourage the students and their families. Redeemer Classical School is part of the broader life of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, and gatherings like this remind us that the education of children belongs within the shared life of church, school, and home.
Join Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne
If you are looking for a Lutheran church in Fort Wayne that values Christian formation, classical education, Scripture, and the life of the congregation, this event offers a clear glimpse into that work. It is simple, but important: students speaking good words before the people who love and support them. We invite you to join us on Friday, May 8, for lunch at noon and recitations around 12:30 p.m. Come hear the fruits of diligent study, rejoice with our students, and give thanks for words well learned and well spoken.
