Christian Apologetics – Critical Thinking & Christianity (5th–6th Grade)
Grades: 5th–6th
Course Description
Christian Apologetics will train students to think logically and consistently about matters of faith.
They will learn why Christianity is not only reasonable, but deeply compelling.
We will examine arguments for the existence of a Creator, study reasons to trust that the Bible
is God’s word, and focus closely on the historical reliability of the Gospels. Students will learn to
ask tough questions about the Christian faith, and will be encouraged to do the work of finding
good answers.
By the end of the course, students will be able to articulate the message of salvation clearly and
biblically, and defend the Christian faith with growing confidence and clarity.
This course is designed to prepare students for the intellectual challenges they will face in high
school, college, and beyond.
Note: If your 5th grader is academically young, they may benefit from waiting until 6th grade.
Likewise, younger 7th graders are welcome to join.
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Cost Per Semester: $250
Textbooks (Final List TBD – Current Considerations):
• God’s Crime Scene for Kids – J. Warner Wallace
• Cold-Case Christianity for Kids – J. Warner Wallace
• Forensic Faith for Kids – J. Warner Wallace
• The Case for Faith for Kids – Lee Strobel
Payment Methods:
Venmo: @Lucas-Pace
Check made out to: Heather Pace
Email: [email protected]
Bio: Heather Pace is a homeschooling mother of 6. She’s a pastor’s wife and has been
partnering with her husband in ministry at Compass Bible Church since 2005. Heather was
educated at Biola University where she majored in Intercultural Studies and minored in Bible.
She also earned a teaching credential in elementary education. Before motherhood, Heather
taught 6th grade at Saddleback Valley Christian School. She now has the privilege of teaching
her kids, teaching at PC Prep, and teaching kids, teen girls, and women at her church. In her
spare moments she enjoys writing, and she blogs at Truth4Women.com .
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Participants must be entering grades 5 to 6.
Minimum: 1
Maximum: 16
Registration starts on 02/23/2026 and ends on 05/03/2027.
Please contact Pacific Cross Preparatory if you have any questions.