History

“The History of the Bay Ridge Christian Academy”

“Committed to Excellence”

The Bay Ridge Christian Academy was established on September 1983 by the Bay Ridge Christian Center located on 6324 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11220. The vision of the school was birth in the heart of God and transmitted into the hearts of the founders the Reverend and Mrs. Luciano Padilla, Jr.

On September 1983, the doors of the Academy opened to educate children from diversified multicultural backgrounds from pre-kindergarten to the fifth grade. Gradually upper grades were implemented to what is now known as “The Bay Ridge Christian Academy”.

The Bay Ridge Christian Academy is a Christ-Centered and Bible-based school. The curriculum is standards based and there is Bible integration throughout all content areas. Our spiritual enviornment encourages your child to read and love God’s word, to experience a personal relationship with God, and to respect and serve others. Chapel services are conducted weekly where students are challenged further to know more about Christ. Likewise, students have the opportunity to engage in special events, competitions, or musical productions and assume leadership roles.

The special features noted by the Academy is our Computer Lab, Mobile Computer Lab, Ipads, Google Chromes, Student Government, Peer Mediation, Performing Arts Club, Middle School Choir, Afterschool Program and Afterschool Music and Dance Instruction.”

Parents are encouraged to become involved in their children’s educational process. The Parent/Teacher Fellowship is held Bi-monthly for socialization, workshops, and educational related discussions.

The Academy is overseen by a “School Board” composing of professional individuals of integrity who have a heart for children, scholastic advancement, and a shared vision for potential growth.

In essence, Pastor Padilla’s vision of a Christian Academy was birth in his heart when he saw the vision of “a little hand reaching out to grasp a ‘Burning Torch’ being extended by a bigger hand.” He then understood that he was given the divine mandate to train, equip, prepare, enlighten, and educate the next generation of children who will one day assume leading roles in their societies.

Since 1983, more than 20 graduating classes have been passed the “Burning Torch” with God’s blessings to become productive honorable citizens who will also one-day pass on the “Aflamed Torch” to the next generation and keep the “Vision” alive.

Pioneering Principals and Board members such as Rev. Robert Lopez, and Reverends Luis and Annie Montes with the support of committed brethren from the Bay Ridge Christian Center who dared to believe in the Pastor’s Vision are noted in laying the “ground work” of much faith, sacrifice, love and courage. As a result, the students of the Bay Ridge Christian Academy, now benefit from a solid and firm foundation established on Christ and His Word.

Many of our older former graduates have gone on to accomplish their goals and dreams of becoming successful young adults of character, aspiration, determination, and achievements in fulfilling their God-given call to maximize their potentials. In pursuit of their call some have entered the field of Business Administration, Computer Technology, Education, Psychology, Naval Academy, the Military, Medicine, Law, Performing Arts, Engineering, Dentistry, Political Science, and Pastoral Ministries,” thus far.

In embracing a “New Millennium,” we are grateful for the men and women composing of the founders, board members, teachers, principals, parents, prayer warriors and supporters who have invested of their time, energies, talents and resources into the lives of “children” our “Most Prized and Entrusted Possession”. Former graduates and those still to come will continue to pass on the “Torch” and positively transform and impact the world around them…