Urban Promise Academy is a program of Cincinnati Urban Promise →
Academics

Faith & Service

Christ-centered formation that welcomes and respects every background.

Christ-Centered Foundation

Faith Formation

Our faith formation is anchored in the teachings of Jesus Christ — love, grace, justice, and servant leadership. We develop students who grow in their faith through biblical instruction, prayer, and worship; live out Christ-like values such as compassion, humility, integrity, and perseverance; and engage in service and mission work, recognizing that faith is best expressed through love and action.

While we are unapologetically Christ-centered, we embrace the diversity of our community — welcoming students of all faiths and beliefs with kindness and dignity, encouraging open dialogue in a spirit of learning, and teaching students to "love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:31).

Every Student Belongs

How We Engage All Backgrounds

A Safe, Respectful Environment

Every student is treated with dignity regardless of religious background, with shared values of honesty, kindness, justice, and service.

Interfaith Awareness

Students learn about world religions and belief systems in a way that fosters appreciation without compromising our Christ-centered identity.

Personal Faith Journeys

Students are invited — never required — to participate in chapel, Bible studies, and prayer. Those from non-Christian backgrounds are supported without pressure to conform.

Service as a Unifying Force

Acts of service, justice, and community outreach unite students from all backgrounds in a common mission to do good in the world.

Our Goals

By Graduation, Our Students Will…