Faith Facts

• Public school students retain their constitutional right to pray, read Scripture, and discuss their Christian faith during the school day.
• Religious liberty protections established by the First Amendment remain in force on public school campuses across the nation.
• Christian families and churches continue to encourage students to live out their faith while respecting the law.

Parents across the country are discovering that their children can express their Christian faith in public schools without violating any rules.

Many students quietly pray over lunch, carry Bibles in their backpacks, and form after-class Bible study groups.

These practices remain fully legal because the Constitution protects the free exercise of religion for every student.

“Students have the right to read their Bibles, pray, and talk about their faith during free time,” a school legal expert noted.

Christian educators remind families that the same First Amendment that prevents government from establishing religion also prevents it from restricting students’ personal religious expression.

Churches are helping parents understand these rights so children can live boldly for Christ while obeying school policy.

Christian leaders encourage families to teach their children both courage and courtesy when sharing their faith with classmates.

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Faith Facts

• The U.S. Senate passed a resolution recognizing Prison Fellowship’s 50th anniversary as the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving incarcerated people and their families.
• Prison Fellowship has dedicated five decades to pointing prisoners to Christ and restoring families affected by incarceration.
• The organization’s mission aligns with traditional Christian values of redemption, family restoration, and faith-based rehabilitation.

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Prison Fellowship, honoring the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving current and formerly incarcerated people and their families.

Since its founding in 1976, Prison Fellowship has worked to bring the Gospel message to those behind bars while supporting families torn apart by incarceration. The bipartisan resolution acknowledges the organization’s decades-long commitment to restoring lives through faith-based programs that emphasize personal responsibility and spiritual renewal.

“Prison Fellowship has been a beacon of hope for millions of Americans affected by the criminal justice system,”

“Their work demonstrates the transformative power of faith in helping individuals rebuild their lives and families.”

The recognition comes at a time when many Americans are questioning the effectiveness of secular rehabilitation approaches. Prison Fellowship’s model prioritizes spiritual transformation alongside practical support, reflecting traditional Christian beliefs about the power of redemption and the importance of strong families.

“For fifty years, Prison Fellowship has shown that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.”

The Senate’s action affirms the value of faith-based organizations in addressing social challenges that government programs alone cannot solve. Prison Fellowship continues to expand its reach through local church partnerships and volunteer networks committed to serving those society often overlooks.

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Faith Facts

• Jane Haining, a Church of Scotland missionary, died in Auschwitz after refusing to abandon the Jewish children she served.
• Members of the Scottish Parliament are highlighting her sacrifice as a call to confront prejudice and hatred today.
• Her story is being lifted up as a faithful example of Christian courage rooted in love for God and neighbor.

Members of the Scottish Parliament have said they hope the example of Church of Scotland missionary Jane Haining, who died in Auschwitz, would encourage people to confront prejudice, persecution and hatred.

The tribute honors Haining, who stayed with the children at the Jewish Mission School in Budapest even after the Nazi occupation began. She was arrested by the Gestapo for helping Jews and ultimately perished in Auschwitz.

Her faithful stand has long been remembered in Scotland as a powerful witness to Christian love and moral courage under persecution.

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