GROW
IN
CHRIST
BOND AND CONNECT
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, GROWING TOGETHER, LIVING ON MISSION.
BAC: Bond and Connect is MCA's annual Spiritual Emphasis event designed to bring our school family together at the beginning of the year for intentional time with God and one another.
Throughout BAC, students from K3-12th grade will step away from their normal school routine for two special days focused on spiritual growth, relationships, and community. Students will participate in worship, Bible teaching, testimonies, small-group time, buddy activities, games, meals, and opportunities to connect across grade levels.
Our desire is for students to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ while strengthening the relationships that make MCA a family.
WHAT IS BAC?
WHY BOND AND CONNECT?
BOND
Building meaningful relationships with classmates, teachers, older and younger students, and our MCA family.
CONNECT
Connecting more deeply with Christ and encouraging one another to live out our faith together.
MCA BUDDIES
One very special part of BAC is our MCA Buddy Program.
We intentionally pair our older students with students in the younger grades, giving them an opportunity to build relationships across generations of our school family.
BAC is the first large Buddy event of the school year— but it won't be the last! Throughout the year, Buddies will continue spending time together through school activities, hangout and bonding opportunities, and intentional time growing deeper in God's Word together.
Our prayer is that our older students will learn to encourage, serve, and lead by example, while our younger students gain someone they can look up to and connect with at MCA.BAC gives our students an opportunity to begin the school year rooted in Christ, connected as a school family, and ready to live on mission.
Our youngest Lions are part of BAC too!
ECA students will participate in special, age-appropriate activities on both days centered around our school-wide theme, Grow in Christ.
Our 12th grade students will also be visiting the ECA campus as Buddies, giving our seniors a special opportunity to connect with, encourage, and spend time with our youngest students.
The ECA BAC schedule and activity details will be posted soon.
BAC Cost & Meals
BAC schedules
BAC Shirt Order & Event Attire:
All K3–12th grade students will receive a BAC shirt to wear during Bond and Connect.
Parents, you MUST complete the BAC Shirt Order Form for EACH child attending MCA. This form is the only way to order your child’s BAC shirt. If you have more than one child, please submit a separate form for each student.
SHIRT ORDER DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10 AT 5:00 PM
Orders must be submitted by the deadline so we can place our school-wide shirt order on time.
We cannot guarantee a BAC shirt for students who do not have a form submitted by the deadline.
One form must be submitted for each K3–12th grade student.
BAC Attire — Both Days
Students should wear their BAC shirt both Thursday and Friday with their regular uniform bottoms.
Students using a Dress Down Ticket on Friday must still wear their BAC shirt.
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Yes. Attendance on BOTH days of BAC is very important.
Each student has a special role in the activities planned, and many of our students have been intentionally paired with an MCA Buddy who will be expecting them.
Because BAC is built around connection, relationships, and participation, an absence doesn’t just mean your child misses an activity—it can also affect their Buddy and their group.
We are asking families to please make attendance a priority on both Thursday and Friday so every student can fully participate in this special time together.
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Students should bring the following both days:
Bible
Notebook
Water bottle
Please make sure personal items are clearly labeled with your child’s name.
11th–12th Grade: Additional information about what students will need for Friday’s Extended Stay will be shared through the parent group chats.
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No. Lunch and snacks will be provided both days.
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Please contact the school office at mvasquez@mcalions.com so we can be aware of your child’s needs.
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K3–10th Grade: $30
11th–12th Grade: $60The fee will be added through Sycamore on September 18. BAC is an approved event for families utilizing TEFA funds.
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Yes! ECA students will participate in special, age-appropriate Grow in Christ activities both days.
Our 12th grade students will also spend time at the ECA campus as Buddies.
The complete ECA schedule and activities will be posted soon.
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Find Your BAC Buddy Group page on the BAC webpage to view the complete Buddy list.
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All-School Schedule page on the BAC webpage.
ECA schedule information will be posted soon. -
Students should wear their BAC shirt both days with regular uniform bottoms.
Students using a Dress Down Ticket on Friday must still wear their BAC shirt.
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Please contact mvasquez@mcalions.com.
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