Why Did Seven Catholic Schools just Choose Who God Says I Am?
Discover why seven Catholic schools recentlyselected the Who God Says I Am sensory path and how movement reinforces faith, identity, and emotional regulation.
As educators, we spend countless hours helping children learn who they are.
We encourage perseverance after mistakes. We celebrate kindness. We remind students they are capable, valued, and important.
But today's children are also growing up in a world that constantly tells them who they should be—and too often, those messages create anxiety, self-doubt, and comparison.
As I recently completed installations throughout the Archdiocese of Omaha, I noticed something that immediately stood out.
When nine Catholic schools selected products for their hallways, one collection became the clear favorite.
Three schools chose the complete Who God Says I Am Sensory Path, while four additional schools selected the Who God Says I Am Starter Set.
That made me stop and think.
Why did this message resonate so deeply?
Children Need Truth They Can Return To
Every school day is filled with moments that challenge a child's confidence.
A difficult math assignment.
A disagreement with a friend.
A poor test grade.
Feeling left out at recess.
Making a mistake in class.
These moments often become the stories children tell themselves.
"I'm not good enough."
"Nobody likes me."
"I always mess things up."
As Catholic educators, we have the incredible opportunity to replace those lies with truth.
Imagine students walking down the hallway and being reminded:
I Am Loved
I Am Forgiven
I Am Strong
I Am Brave
I Am Never Alone
I Am God's Child
Not once.
Not only during religion class.
But every single day.
Why Movement Makes These Messages More Meaningful
As a pediatric occupational therapist, I've seen firsthand how movement prepares the brain for learning.
Movement increases alertness.
It supports attention.
It helps regulate emotions.
It improves memory and retention.
When children move while interacting with meaningful messages, they're doing much more than getting the wiggles out.
They're pairing physical movement with positive identity.
That combination helps those affirmations become experiences rather than simply words on a wall.
Instead of walking past another hallway display, students are actively engaging with reminders of who God says they are.
Hallways Can Become Places of Formation
Catholic schools do an incredible job forming students academically and spiritually inside the classroom.
But learning doesn't stop when students leave their desks.
Hallways are some of the most frequently used spaces in every school.
Those daily transitions can become opportunities to reinforce faith, encourage movement, and support emotional regulation—all in less than a minute.
When students repeatedly encounter these messages throughout the school year, they become familiar, comforting reminders during both joyful and challenging moments.
Why I Believe This Collection Resonated
I can't speak for each school's individual decision, but after working with Catholic educators across 27 states and Canada, I've noticed a common theme.
Schools aren't just looking for sensory paths.
They're looking for ways to intentionally shape school culture.
They want students to know they are seen.
They want children to feel safe.
They want every hallway to reinforce the values they teach inside the classroom.
The Who God Says I Am collection does exactly that.
It's more than movement.
It's a daily reminder of identity rooted in faith.
Try This Tomorrow
Take a walk through your school's hallways and imagine you're seeing them through the eyes of a student.
What messages do they encounter?
What do your walls say about kindness, courage, forgiveness, or belonging?
Even one intentional reminder placed where students naturally transition throughout the day can become a meaningful moment of encouragement.
Want to Learn More?
The Who God Says I Am collection was thoughtfully designed to combine purposeful movement with faith-filled affirmations that remind students of their identity in Christ.
Whether you're looking for the complete sensory path or a simple Starter Set to begin transforming your hallways, these movement experiences help reinforce positive messages every single day.
If you'd like to see how Catholic schools across the country are using the collection—or explore which option might be the best fit for your school—I'd love to help.
Browse the collection or contact me anytime. Together, we can create hallways that encourage movement, strengthen faith, and remind every child exactly who God says they are.
Still deciding?
If you'd like to see the quality of Sacred Steps products before purchasing, I'd be happy to send you a complimentary sample.
It's a simple way to experience the colors, materials, and durability firsthand—and see why schools across 27 states and Canada have chosen Sacred Steps.
👉 Request your free sample here.
About the Author
Trisha Klausing, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of Sacred Steps Sensory Paths. She combines over a decade of school-based occupational therapy experience with her passion for Catholic education to create movement experiences that strengthen self-regulation, learning, and faith. Sacred Steps products are currently used in schools across 27 states and Canada.