At Kamehameha Schools, faith flows from the living water of Jesus and is expressed through Christ-centered love that keeps us connected to Ke Akua and one another. Guided by the principles of E Ola!, we strive to be kūpono and serve communities with aloha so that all can thrive spiritually, academically and culturally.
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s deep Christian faith inspired her to found Kamehameha Schools, ensuring Hawaiian children had both the knowledge to thrive and the values to become ‘ōiwi leaders. Rooted in a legacy of ali‘i who embraced the gospel, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi carried forward a generational commitment to Christ that continues to shape our organization today.
We are Protestant in tradition, non-denominational in practice, and loving in all things. We believe that Kamehameha Schools, as a Christian institution, has a responsibility to practice and perpetuate the Christian faith as exemplified by Ke Ali‘i Pauahi by:
April 6, 2026
Nā Hīmeni Kalikiano: Trusting in God
KS cultural consultant Hauʻoli Akaka leads nā kahu in their rendition of “Aloha Pū Mai Iāʻu,” a Hawaiian Christian hymn about trusting in God’s care and provision.
April 5, 2026
Easter reflection: The power of resurrection
Kamehameha Schools kahu Manu Naeʻole leads our final Lenten devotional, with voices from the KS Kapālama ʻohana reminding us that through Iesū Kristo, we are offered hope, redemption and new life beyond the cross.
April 3, 2026
Good Friday reflection: Remembering His sacrifice
Kamehameha Schools cultural consultant Hauʻoli Akaka offers a Good Friday message grounded in Deuteronomy 4:9, calling us to remember and hold on to God’s faithfulness.
March 31, 2026
Lenten reflections: When life tests your faith
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi kumu Shonnie Calina shares a reflection from Matthew 4:1–11, when Jesus is tested in the wilderness. Through this scripture, she encourages us to stay grounded in God’s truth when life challenges our identity and compromises our values.
March 24, 2026
Lenten reflections: Return to God
This weekly devotional from Kahu Manu Naeʻole KSK'96 encourages us to return to God and trust in His grace through every season.
March 18, 2026
Lenten reflections: Focus on what matters most
What guides your focus when everything feels out of control? In this week's reflection, KS cultural consultant Hauʻoli Akaka shares a message rooted in Colossians 3:2 and reminds us to set our minds on nā mea o luna, even in uncertain times.
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