Bible Classes at School
// Heather Williams Katz
Bible classes at school can profoundly impact students’ lives, fostering spiritual and personal growth that influences their daily routines.
Ysaías Castaños, who teaches the high school Bible classes at Colegio Nueva Vida and also helps lead chapel services, has observed how exposure to Scripture can quietly but powerfully shape young minds and hearts over time.
Benjamin (left) and Ysaías (right) have grown in their relationship with God as a result of their dad's Christian example.
Last year’s distribution of Bibles was a significant moment for many students, going beyond merely receiving just any book. It sparked a change within their hearts. Professor Ysaías has noticed students prioritizing their Bible reading over other activities. His own sons, Ysaías and Benjamín Castaños Polanco, both students at Colegio Nueva Vida, have witnessed their father’s faith in action and have experienced their own spiritual growth as a result. Some students have even confided in Professor Ysaías about their newfound dedication to attending church, which is a testament to the lasting impact of studying God’s Word. And beyond individual transformations, there is a noticeable shift in how students interact with their teachers and each other—displaying Christian values within our school community. ~Heather Williams Katz
