Faith & Character

Middle school is a season when students begin asking deeper questions about what they believe and why.

Through Bible classes, weekly chapel, service projects, and biblical truth woven throughout their learning, students are challenged to make connections between faith and everyday life—growing in wisdom, character, and leadership as they learn to navigate a changing world.

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Core Bible Curriculum
  • Grade 5–6: The Building on the Rock series helps students contrast various worldviews with Biblical Christianity, equipping them to confidently defend their faith.
  • Grade 7: Light Bearers surveys the Christian perspective across disciplines like Ethics, Law, Economics, and Psychology.
  • Grade 8: Walking in Truth focuses on living out Christianity in action, including a deep dive into the New Testament Epistles and John Bunyan’s Pilgrim's Progress.
Weekly Chapel & Advisory

Students participate in weekly Wednesday worship and biblical teaching, paired with daily Advisory time focused on executive functioning, leadership habits, and community building.

Students raising hands during worship in weekly chapel
Student sitting on a riding lawn mower during a community service project
Service Hours Program

Living out Acts 1:8, students minister to the community through direct service, church involvement, and missions.

Grade 5–6 students complete 15 hours annually, while 7th and 8th graders complete 25 hours.

See the Difference for Yourself

Our Middle School team is ready to meet your family, answer your questions, and show you first hand what sets Maranatha apart.

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