My son Transferred from a wonderful Montessori school in South Holland that he was aging out of. I…read morehad planned to research schools for him to attend in a year after he completed 3rd grade, his final year at the Montessori school. I visited this school and one other nearby private school. The first private school I visited costed less, but the administrator was very abrasive. Without ever meeting my son or looking at his grades, she told me that my son may not do well, because of the school he was transferring from. Then she began to bad mouth his school and told me that if he couldn't keep up, i would need to pay someone outside of the school to tutor him, and that if that didn't work, the school would kick him out. When she learned that I was not enrolling him until the next year, she tried to pressure me to enroll him right away. It was NOT a pleasant experience. THEN, I reached out to Calvin Christian School. I liked what I saw on their website. And the admissions administrator, Tanya,, called me right away. We arranged to meet and she spent a substantial amount of time answering my questions. She also pointed out the additional assistance the school offers to ensure that every child succeeds. She told me that in the spirit of Christ, it is their goal to make sure that they meet each child where they are and help build them up. I truly felt the love of God in this place. From Principal Moes who knows each child by name and takes the time to get know then personally, to the kids and their families- who are very welcoming and Christ-like. I was so imp that I enrolled my son that year, even though I hadn't planned to. He attended for 6 years and graduated in 2020. Sidenote: he did not need extra help, as the previous school had asserted he would. He is now attending high school in his sophomore year and is taking all honors and AP classes and earning all "A"s. He ranked #2 of 498 freshmen. And Calvin prepared him to excel at the next level. Highly recommend this school!

Calvin Christian is an awesome school. My daughter has been going there since Pre-K 4 and will be…read moregraduating from the 8th grade this year. Calvin Students receive a top notch education in a Christian environment. One thing I personally will miss next year when my daughter enters high school will be the leadership of Principal Randy Moes. Principal Moes is truly a man of honor and integrity. I would recommend Calvin Christian to anyone. My only regret is that the school doesn't go up to high school.

Wonderful place to hear the word of God and fellowship with amazing people! The Praise and worship…read morebring you into a place of peace and love in the presence of a God, and the people there are a joy and pleasure to get to know.

From the owner: Join us for worship!…read more King's Communtiy Church is a charismatic organization located in South Holland and serves the surround South Suburban comminities.Meet with God through contemporary worship. Hear relevant messages to empower you through life. Connect with a friendly community of believers. Get involved with a church whose purpose is to impact your life & community for Christ.Join us for the following services:- Midweek, Wednesday 7:30 pm- Sunday School 9:00 am- Sunday School 10:00 amPastor Peter Tassio would like to personally invite you to join with King's Community Church. Please call with any questions or concerns. Visit the website above for an updated calendar of events.

BEWARE OF THE NEW PRINCIPAL FRANCIS AND THE INEXPERIENCED KINDERGARTEN TEACHER MS. DYRA. THEY WILL…read moreWORK TOGETHER AGAINST YOUR CHILD!!! PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF COLOR PLEASE ADVOCATE FOR YOUR CHILD AT IJP!!!!! WWJD? Definitely not what this institution did. Of course I had to deal with the 2 new faces of IJP. The principal hired last March and the new Kindergarten teacher with only 2 years experience. Parents deserve to know what happened to our son at Infant Jesus of Prague. After only a day and a half in kindergarten, we had no choice but to withdraw him because of the way he was treated. On the second day of school, just two hours after class began, he was sent to the principal's office and described as unable to communicate or make eye contact. This was a five-year-old child who had only met the staff the day before. To place him in the principal's office so quickly and apply such labels was not only premature but prejudicial, unprofessional, and emotionally harmful. Please keep in mind that the mother has a background in child development and Psychology. There was nothing wrong with our son. He did what healthy children do. He spun on a bright rug, hugged me at drop-off, asked for help with his zipper, and had a small disagreement with a peer. These are completely normal behaviors for his age, yet they were mischaracterized as problems. My son knows how to zip a zipper. He may have been seeking Ms. Dyra's attention, just to see is she would help him. The teacher reported that he hit another child, while he told us the opposite. Instead of helping two children resolve a conflict, blame was placed squarely on him. When he sought comfort, he was reprimanded, even though other children were being comforted at the same time. This kind of inconsistent and unfair treatment creates stigma in the mind of a child who is just beginning his school journey. Even more concerning, the principal asked us whether our son's doctor had ever reported behavioral issues. This was an intrusive and inappropriate question and a clear attempt to pathologize age-appropriate behavior. Our son's physician has never raised concerns. To suggest otherwise showed a lack of understanding of both child development and professional boundaries. The lack of care extended beyond behavior. The teacher even sent us an email calling our son by the wrong name. A kindergartner's sense of identity and belonging is fragile. To misname a child reflects carelessness, not the nurturing and attention that five-year-olds deserve. When our son was placed in the office, his father left work to pick him up against the principal's advice. That moment revealed the truth: our child's emotional well-being was not their priority. Later, when I came to formally withdraw him, the conversation centered not on his welfare but on a check. We care about the refund, but this was never about money. This was about a child being mislabeled, stigmatized, and made to feel unsafe in his very first school experience. And I must ask, what would Jesus do? Jesus would not have mislabeled a kindergartner, called him by the wrong name, or isolated him in an office after only two hours of his second day. A Catholic school should embody patience, compassion, and understanding. Instead, what we experienced was judgment, rigidity, and a lack of care. Parents, hear me clearly: there was nothing wrong with my child. The problem was the way he was treated. Infant Jesus of Prague showed weak leadership, poor developmental understanding, and emotionally unsafe practices. No five-year-old should ever be made to feel like something is wrong with them on their very first two days of school!! Beyond PREJUDICE, the attitudes were devilish and extremely cold! I understand why my child had anxiety and didn't talk to them. Lacking severe skills needed for transitioning kindergartners. Or any child that has not met them prior. Giving a child one day to transition is gatekeeping and stigmatizing to impressionable children.

A wonderful place to worship with diverse and faith-filled parishioners, inspiring music, vibrant…read moreministries, and remarkable new pastor and bishop. The future of our Church in the south suburbs is bright!

People of the Book, not everyone will agree with what is printed in black in white but here there…read moreis no doubt that the truth is preached thrice weekly. The congregation is as expansive in backgrounds and cultures as is all of America. It is a microcosm of society. Hardly is it a cult since the definition of a cult is: "A relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or sinister." With a seating capacity of the main auditorium exceeding 7,500 and the Spanish auditorium exceeding 5,000 not including the other properties, extension/satellite ministries and chapels throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, this is far from a "small group." Strange? Yes, in this day in age, being righteous, i.e. following the commandments and faith taught throughout the Bible is a very strange thing indeed. That's why this whole world is going to hell in a handbasket so to speak. So yes, we are a peculiar people as is stated in the scriptures (Deuteronomy 14:2, Deuteronomy 26:18, Titus 2:14, 1Peter 2:9.) Sinister? Hardly. Unless of course you find helping people improve their relationship with God and eachother sinister. And while there is a "dress code" for the staff and most of the volunteers, it is not a requisite for attending or joining the church. The genuine change that is preferred is for a person to allow the Gospel of Christ to change them from within and then they themselves can change that of the outward appearance when they deem fit. "You don't get better to get Saved, you get Saved to get better." is a common expression used in this regard. I have been attending since August 2003 and participated in volunteering and outreach efforts throughout the years, I can assure you that First Baptist Church is for showing people they are loved and the way to Christ.

This place wouldn't know talent if it fell through the ceiling and landed on the platform during…read morethe middle of the service. Enjoy your mediocre at best Bible teachers. Anyone with solid theology and intelligence will get run out of this place quickly. The men who are lifted up are mediocre teachers or conmen and liars. Fools like to feel important, which is why so many attend here. These passages describe this place perfectly: "For the name of God is blasphemed among the nations through you, as it is written." Romans 2:25 "This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Matthew 15:8-9 Put your roots down somewhere else and avoid this place like the plague and pray that those here who are redeemable seek a better church as soon as possible.

I first came to this church through their Journey of Joy program- a program near Christmas where…read moreyou walk through the Christmas story, complete with live actors and real animals! Awesome right? Apparently they've been doing the program and serving the people of South Holland through this since the 1980's. Just that is impressive! Since then, I've gone more often to Sunday services and have gotten to know more people. I've found the people here very welcoming to people of all backgrounds. They do programs for the homeless, and even have a parishioner that drives people to church on Sundays that don't have other means to get there. There are always going to be people who talk amongst themselves (it's human nature, after all); however, I was welcomed when I started coming here, and continue to feel welcomed and 'part of the family'. I recommend this church for people who want a service that is pretty moderate, small, and not 'mega-church-y'. Plus organ!

My experience at this "church" was not a good one. It was the first time I had ever gone there and…read moreNO ONE even bothered to speak to me. This might be excused if it was a large church with too many members to keep track of, however this is not the case. Since then, the leaders of said church have publicly humiliated people, called people names such as pathetic and souless and have generally been hypocritical and none of the congregation has stood up to say anything about it. I was disgusted and thouroughly disenchanted with the way things were. I would not step foot in this building if they paid me to. What I see in this "church" is a building where hypocrites gather to make themselves feel better while putting people down and making them feel less than human. Take care when choosing this particular group to choose to spend God's day with. I won't go back and I urge any and all true believers to do the same.

I purchased a 1/2 chicken mixed with mild sauce and hot fries; what I received was what seemed to…read moreme was hard fried chicken with almost no seasoning) just terrible) I asked for some hot fries and they were like double fried fries. Just terrible. I then called and after being hung up on 2 times I patiently waited to speak to someone who told me that the manager was not in. Listen I had a taste for some Harold's chicken and you have lost a good customer.