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March 31, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Easter

He has risen! Kahu Kanani Franco from KS Maui wishes us a happy Easter as we celebrate the miracle of Jesus’ resurrection.

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March 29, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Good Friday

Good Friday is a day of reflection and remembrance of how much God loves us. In this video, Kahu Manu Naeʻole reminds us that we are only able to live prosperously because of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.

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March 28, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Maundy Thursday

Kahu Kaunaloa Boshard teams up with his son and KS Hawaiʻi haumāna Loheau for this reflection on John 13:34.

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March 24, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 6

This Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus’ selfless sacrifice and the power of God’s love and mercy.

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March 17, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 5

A KS Maui kumu and haumāna share two scriptures about God’s word to ponder over Spring Break.

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March 10, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 4

KS Kapālama Christian Education Kumu Nadia Kam urges us to seek God’s guidance in times of temptation.

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March 3, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 3

How does God show up in your life? KS Kapālama’s Rodney Arias asks us to recognize His holy presence during this season.

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Feb. 25, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 2

Both Kensy Apaka and Brayden Malani reference Matthew 14:27 in their video devotionals about finding courage and trusting God.

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Feb. 18, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Week 1

In this week’s video devotionals, Shonnie Calina and Kaʻōiwi Jeong remind us that our identity is rooted in God.

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Feb. 14, 2024

Lenten weekly video devotionals: Ash Wednesday

The Lenten season is upon us, so let’s pay close attention to God’s word and allow it to transform our hearts.

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Dec. 21, 2023

Advent 2023 week 4: Love

Kumu Hauʻoli Akaka and ʻKahu ʻŌpio Kaʻōiwi Jeong conclude our 2023 Advent with a message about Godʻs unconditional love.

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Dec. 15, 2023

Advent 2023 week 3: Joy

When we remember Ke Akua’s gift of Jesus Christ, let our hearts be filled with a child-like joy.

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Dec. 8, 2023

Advent 2023 week 2: Peace

This week’s advent devotional by Kahu Kanani Franco and Kahu ʻŌpio Keegan Gantala reminds us of the peace that Ke Akua brings into our lives, especially during challenging times.

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Dec. 1, 2023

Advent 2023 week 1: Hope

In this week’s devotional, we focus on the endless hope we have in Christ and how He brings us joy, peace and love.

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Nov. 13, 2023

Kanani Franco serves as new Kahu at Kamehameha Schools Maui

KS Maui Kahu Kanani Franco’s first day as a spiritual leader on campus began two days before the Maui fires. In a time of challenge and transition, God remains her refuge and strength.

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Aug. 28, 2023

Kamehameha Schools haumāna offer pule to uplift and support Maui ʻohana

Through heartfelt pule, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama haumāna send their aloha, hope and encouragement in a video message.

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Aug. 14, 2023

KS Maui’s inaugural Kahu, Kalani Wong, retires after 21 years of service

After 21 years of devoted service to Kamehameha Schools Maui’s haumāna, ʻohana, kumu and staff, Kahu Kalani Wong steps into retirement, marked by a heartfelt Service of Release attended by a multitude of well-wishers who shared fond memories and heartfelt aloha.

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Aug. 11, 2023

CEO Message: Our heartfelt aloha for Maui

Our heartfelt aloha goes out to the island of Maui, to all its residents, and to every member of our extended Kamehameha Schools ʻohana affected by the devastating wildfires.

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June 29, 2023

Weekly devotional: Go beyond

Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares how a recent strawberry picking adventure with his moʻopuna revealed manaʻo about having faith to go outside your comfort zone.

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June 23, 2023

Weekly devotional: Old ideas, new situations

Kahu Manu Naeʻole KSK’96 shares manaʻo on those times when we wondered, “why do I need to learn this? I’ll never use this again!” Turns out these seemingly insignificant lessons can pay big dividends later.

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June 16, 2023

Weekly devotional: Getting creative

KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares manaʻo about identifying and treasuring the talents given to you by Ke Akua.

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June 9, 2023

Weekly devotional: Being a great learner

Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares how Nā Aliʻi were great examples of not just being lifelong learners, but also in applying that knowledge in their daily lives.

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June 2, 2023

Weekly devotional: Kūpono: A journey of justice, forgiveness, and redemption

KS Maui Kahu Kalani Wong KSK’74 shares the inspiring stories of Kamehameha ‘Ekahi and the Apostle Paul as they grapple with past injustices, ultimately finding the path of righteousness and forgiveness.

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May 26, 2023

Weekly devotional: The unexpected gift

Despite enduring a series of unforeseen and unfortunate events, KS Maui senior Shyla-Te’hara Moore remains resilient and finds strength through faith. With a strong belief in Ke Akua’s preparation and her own potential, she aims to give back to her community and Kamehameha Schools while embracing personal growth and spirituality.

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May 19, 2023

Weekly devotional: Mālama ‘āina – it’s our kuleana

KS Hawaiʻi senior Siddalee Amaral emphasizes how crucial it is to respect and treat each other with kindness, extending this attitude towards all of God’s creations, including the precious land.

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May 12, 2023

Weekly devotional: He holds my hand

As KS Maui senior Saydi Bulosan shares, our journey of faith is not linear and while no two paths are the same, what remains constant is Ke Akua’s love for us.

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May 5, 2023

The light at the end of the tunnel

In leaning on the words of Hebrews 12:2, KS Maui senior Kira Gomez shares that despite the many twists and turns that may come, our faith in Ke Akua ensures that we will never lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel.

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April 5, 2023

Lent – Easter: There is hope in uncertainty

Kamehameha Schools has created a series of Hawaiian-focused devotionals for the season of Lent, to honor the deep Christian faith of KS founder Princess Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop. The devotionals were designed to be used by students, staffers and others to celebrate the coming of Easter.

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April 3, 2023

Ka Pōʻalima Maikaʻi - Good Friday

He ʻoiaʻiʻo nō, ʻo ke Keiki nō kēia a ke Akua!  Truly, this is the Son of God!

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