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Our Story
Back in the early ’80s, the Lord began to stir the heart of our Founder, Rev. Luciano Padilla, Jr and as a result of much prayer and supplication, God began to set in motion the foundation of Bay Ridge Christian Academy. One day God gave our founder a vision of an adult hand passing a torch to a child’s hand. Through this vision, he later understood that God was calling him to educate future generations and equip children with a spiritual foundation that would firmly root them in their faith and help them understand that their life has purpose and meaning.
Our founder had the faith to believe that if God had planted this vision in his heart, he would do the same with others. His wife, Pastor Blanca Padilla, also labored and was committed to Bay Ridge Christian Academy for many years, serving both as a teacher and later as an assistant principal. Many other pioneering teachers, principals, and school staff believed in the vision and dedicated years to this great work. In September 1984, the Bay Ridge Christian Academy opened its doors for grades K5 through 3rd grade.
After that, every year, they added another level and continued to educate God’s children. For the last 41 years, we have continued to follow God’s mandate to educate future generations. Our prayer remains that God will continue to prepare us and expand our territory to impact future generations that will influence the world.
"Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ"
Philipians 1:6
Vision
Bay Ridge Christian Academy’s goal is to be a community where knowledge is pursued with excellence, where faith is rooted in Christ, and where character is exemplified through service. We are dedicated to creating a friendly and supportive environment, producing life-long learners, creating disciples of Christ, and enriching students’ lives.
Mission & Core Values
Bay Ridge Christian Academy aims to provide a quality Christian Education that will enlighten and equip our students to become effective leaders in their communities. Our goal is to guide children towards an understanding that God is at the center of every pursuit of knowledge. To achieve this mission the board of directors, faculty and staff are committed to:
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Provide opportunities for each student to make a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to be discipled in biblical concepts.
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Equip students to recognize the Lordship of Christ in all subject areas of learning, and to respond in obedience to God’s call to be transforming influences in society.
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Maintain a standard of excellence in teaching and administration in order to equip students with a firm educational foundation and strong skills.
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Inspire students to maximize their potential and persevere in all subject areas.
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Encourage our students to believe in faith that they can do all things through Christ who strengthens them.