The study aims to explore the holiness of education and manifests the sacred in education by means of school sports day. It seems that there is a divine seed in human nature, because man can be aware of the sacred world. Humans are the only one of animals that would raise altars and images of gods. According to Confucianism, everyone can be virtuous because the essence of human nature is holy. The aim of education is to develop the divine attribute and help everyone become a moral being. This is the reason why the essence of education is also sacred. Manifesting the sacred in education is important, especially in modern times. The so-called spiritual or religious attitude exists in sports and games. If we can explore the holy essence of school sports day deeply, the results of moral education in school will be enhanced at the same time. The holiness of education might be brought into our awareness.