What if your students didn’t just recite the Lord’s Prayer—but lived it each day through how they treat one another, resolve conflict, and grow in faith?
By: Dr, Jim King, Ph.D | Saints and Scholars Consulting
That’s the purpose fueling Friendzy’s partnership with Catholic schools—to bring character education and Catholic identity into deeper alignment through the Our Father. In collaboration with Dr. Jim King, Catholic school leader, researcher, and founder of Saints & Scholars Consulting, we’ve created a framework that integrates Catholic theology, emotional intelligence, and daily classroom practice—transforming school culture from the inside out.
“It’s not just that the Lord’s Prayer fits—it’s that it radiates through everything Friendzy does. From ‘Our’ that reflects unity and belonging, to ‘Forgive us… as we forgive’ that shapes deep emotional and spiritual maturity—this is catechesis in action.”
— Dr. Jim King, Ph.D
From prayer to practice.
While most students learn the Our Father early in their faith journey, we have the opportunity to help them truly live its meaning—every day, in every setting. Friendzy helps make that possible. With themes like “We Need Each Other,” “You First,” “Friends Forgive,” and “I Am Valuable,” each unit ties directly to a line of the Lord’s Prayer, connecting Gospel truth to emotional and spiritual growth.
The impact reaches far beyond the classroom—spilling into the cafeteria, onto the playground, and into every interaction. And the best part? Teachers aren’t adding more to their plates—they’re simply deepening what they already do, using tools that weave faith, character, and connection into the heart of school life.
If you’re a Catholic school leader seeking to:
Bring prayer to life across your school,
Deepen the integration of faith and character education, or
Equip teachers with practical tools that align with the Catechism...
This is for you.
“Faith in Action: Friendzy and the Catechism Through the Lens of the Lord’s Prayer” is available now. This tool is perfect for school leaders and faculty who want to weave prayer, reflection, and Catholic character formation into every part of the school day.
As one educator shared: “Friendzy doesn’t just teach students how to be good friends—it teaches them how to be faithful disciples.”
Schedule time with a Catholic School Specialist at Friendzy to discover how this framework can strengthen your mission and bless your school community.
