RECOGNITION AND THANKSGIVING SERVICE

A blessed morning to everyone!

This morning’s event marks one of the most-awaited special events not only for our dear
students but also for our proud and ever-supportive parents.
To our beloved Spiritual Director, our dynamic School Principal, as well as to our ever-
engaging and brilliant School Administrator, our highly competent and deeply motivated
members of the MCA faculty and staff; to the proud and loving parents, students,
visitors, friends, ladies, and gentlemen, a pleasant morning.
Welcome to Maranatha Christian Academy of GMA’s Recognition and Thanksgiving
Ceremony!
Program Proper
To formally start our program, may I request everyone to please stand for the singing of
the National Anthem to be conducted by one of the faculty members, Teacher Elijah
May Cruz.
Please remain standing for the doxology that will be performed by the Grades 3&4
students entitled 10,000 Reasons to be followed by the GMA Hymn and MCA Hymn.
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The one who led us on our opening prayer is Teacher Rose Sanchez, the class adviser of
Grades 1&2.
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You may now be seated.
Introduction
Today signifies the months of hard work in the relentless pursuit of knowledge that will
enable our students to embrace opportunities and take on challenges life may bring with
courage, confidence, and wisdom.
Again, this would not be possible without the guidance and support of the parents, the
hard work and patience of our teachers, and the persistence and determination that lies
within the student’s hearts. Please give yourselves a warm round of applause.
Opening Remarks
Also, today is the day that the parents and students around here have waited for so long
in their life. so, without further ado, may we call in ________________ to give his/her
words of welcome.
Thank you so much for that (the empowering words you have shared with us.)
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Presentation by Class
And now, let us prepare to be amazed by the performances of the Junior High School
Department to be followed by the Grade School Department.
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Grade 5
Grade 3&4
Grade 2
Grade 1
Thank you for that spectacular and outstanding performances, students!
We have witnessed how brilliant and talented our MCAIANS are.
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Awarding Ceremony/Distribution of Certificate
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I do believe that the secrets behind this significant event are not only teachers, who
have rendered their invaluable service by guiding these students to the right path but
also the parents who give them the support with financial, love, and encouragement in
every activity in our school.
We will now proceed to the “Giving of Flowers” and Thanksgiving Ceremony.
Convocation
Congratulations again, students!
Surely, you will be paid off well for all the efforts you have exerted.
Attention to everyone, after the closing prayer, we will have the photo op with the
administrator and faculty members.
To officially close our program, may I request everyone to please stand and may I call
_______________ to lead us on our closing prayer.
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On behalf of the Maranatha Christian Academy’s Administrative Staff and Faculty, we
congratulate all of you for the successful academic year! God bless us all!
 GRADUATION AND MOVING UP CEREMONY
Ladies and Gentlemen, a very warm greeting to each and every one of you.
Today, we are gathered to witness one of the most exciting moments in a
student’s life. This year’s rite will not be possible without the relentless efforts of
our cherished students, parents’ active involvement, and the persistence of our
teachers and administrators. Today, signifies a time of completion, a successful
end to an academic era culminating with a ceremony, it certainly does close the
door on one school year and begins a new one.
Again, ladies and gentlemen welcome to the Graduation and Moving Up
Ceremony of Maranatha Christian Academy of GMA Incorporated.
PROCESSIONALS
Everybody is requested to stand for the Processional!
Let us welcome the Candidates for Completion, Class of 2023 together with their
parents.
 Starting with the Kindergarten Department, Male Completers;
Hinares, Charles Cliffer
Torio, Jacob Lucas A.
Next is the kindergarten female completers;
Balacanao, Hannah R.
Bitayo, Xianna Grace N.
Santander, Christelle Joy C.
Valles, Danella P.
And now, let us welcome the Grade 10
Completers starting with;
Marcos, Wenzlee R. With his grandmother
Morquianos, Stephen V. With his mother
Naperi, John Marco I. With his mother
And now, ladies and gentlemen, let us welcome
the graduates of class 2023, starting with;
Argete, Hans Theodore B.
Corona, Jeshua Marcelo H.
Elaba, Kiandro Heuseff A.
Evangelio, Prixtian Kylle L.
Geneston, Yosef V.
The Female graduates;
Aquino, Arthea Jannenah F.
Campos, Ma. Xaren Yvon D.
Corpuz, Chelsea Miel S.
Dela Paz, Kaylee T.
Dela Paz, Kylaa T.
Lo, Miazeta Yohann V.
Macalaguim, Chienna Keithlyn B.
 Monsanto, Yrenea Glorilou S.
Natividad, Hannah Loraine T.
Rico, Ghieyanne Nigel P.
Riva, Anikka Jay D.C
Villarez, Chintien

 Tailing next are the Performers

 And now, the Pillars of this Institution, the ever-vibrant and competent faculty
members of Maranatha Christian Academy of GMA Incorporated
 Right next to them is our hardworking and efficient school Principal—Attorney
Benjamin Sico
 Now let us welcome our ever-dearest and stunning, School Administrator- Ma’am
Miriam Sico together with our Spiritual Adviser- Ptr. Ador Sico as well as our
distinguished guest for today.

Doxology & Invocation

Let us show our deference by standing still as we give honor to our national flag
through the singing of the Phil. National Anthem, to be conducted by Kaylee Dela
Paz, a grade 6 student.
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Please remain standing as we sing the GMA Hymn, followed by MCA Hymn.
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At this point, please remain standing as we entrust to God our program this
afternoon.
The invocation and the opening prayer will be led by Ma. Xaren Yvon Campos, the
class salutatorian.
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You may now be seated…
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Today marks a major milestone in the lives of our students for today, we recognize
their triumph over disappointments, frustrations, difficulties, and above all, triumph
over almost losing hope of making it this far.
Again, WELCOME! to our 2023 Moving Up and Graduation Ceremony bearing the
theme ___________________________________________________.

MISSION/VISION

And for the mission/vision of the school, let us have:

Charles Cliffer Hinares, a kinder pupil.

INTERMISSION NUMBER
Now, to break the monotony of the program, let us witness an intermission number
coming from ________________. (Grade 5)
Let us give them a warm round of applause.
WELCOME REMARKS
At this juncture, let us pay attention as Attorney Benjamin Sico, our dear school
principal, welcomes us all to this event.
Thank you, our dear principal for having us all warmly welcomed!!

INTERMISSION NUMBER (Grade 3&4)

And now will be witnessing an intermission number coming from
________________. Let us give them a big hand.

INTRO TO SPEAKER & INSPIRATIONAL TALK

On every occasion, the presence of the guest of honor and speaker makes the
occasion more significant and memorable. To introduce to us our speaker this
morning, let us welcome our school administrator, Ma’am Miriam Sico. Let’s give her
a warm round of applause.

Inspirational Talk / Message to the Graduates ………………____________________

Thank you so much for that instilling message, _________________. It really
empowers our students to pursue and strive for success in the coming years.

INTERMISSION NUMBER (Grade 2)

And now will be witnessing again an intermission number coming from
________________.
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Parents and friends, let us lend our ears to the graduates and completers for their
song numbers. Let us hear first from our Kindergarten Department with their song
entitled, I Am But A Small Voice.
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And now, let’s clap our hands to the Graduates and Grade 10 Completers with their
song number entitled, Best Day.

Wow, that was very heartwarming.

PRESENTATION AND CONFIRMATION OF COMPLETERS
And now the most significant moment in this completion ceremony has come.
May we call on________________, for the Awarding of certificates for the
Kindergarten Department, which will then be confirmed by our School Principal,
Attorney Benjamin Sico.
Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause to our completers of batch 2023.
DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATE
For the distribution of diplomas for the SHS graduates, once again, I’d like to
 call our Schools Division Representative, Dr. Reymond M. Villaforte, to be
assisted by our school principal, Mr. Roel P. Antipolo, and our municipal
mayor, Hon. Miquel T. Delos Santos.
SHS Graduates, please come up on stage once your name is called…
For the distribution of diplomas for the SHS graduates, once again, I’d like to
call our Schools Division Representative, Dr. Reymond M. Villaforte, to be
assisted by our school principal, Mr. Roel P. Antipolo, and our municipal
mayor, Hon. Miquel T. Delos Santos.
SHS Graduates, please come up on stage once your name is called…
For the distribution of diplomas for the SHS graduates, once again, I’d like to
call our Schools Division Representative, Dr. Reymond M. Villaforte, to be
assisted by our school principal, Mr. Roel P. Antipolo, and our municipal
mayor, Hon. Miquel T. Delos Santos.
SHS Graduates, please come up on stage once your name is called…
For the distribution of certificates for the JHs Completers, once again, I’d like to call
our School Administrator, Ma’am Miriam Sico, to be assisted by our school principal
Attorney Benjamin Sico, and our school OIC.
Completers, please come up on stage once your name is called……
Congratulations, Kindergarten, and Grade 10 Completers!
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THE GRADUATES
And now, to formally recognize all of you, graduates, please help us welcome our
____________________________.
Called by names.

AWARDING OF ACADEMIC, MERITORIOUS, BARPINS.

To finish a certain course or discipline is a breakthrough in a student’s life and it is
just right to celebrate their achievements. MCA put much importance on student's
hard-earned success, both academic and non-academic. The following recognition is
given to students who exemplified the characteristics, virtues, and values that led
them to be worthy of such credit.
At this juncture Awardees, as your name is called, please come up on stage together
with their parents.
AWARDING
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Congratulations! Now let’s proceed to the awarding of completers.
AWARDING
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PLEDGE OF LOYALTY
We will now witness the graduates as they state their Pledge of Loyalty to their Alma
Mater, to be led by Jeshua Marcelo Corona.
Never give up on your dreams. Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always
remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach
for your greatest dream. We the help of God, all things are possible.
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Let us the Kindergarten Department as they render their graduation song.
GRADUATION SONG
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Congratulations, Awardees! You deserve what you’ve got and don’t forget to
continue to do more! Make us all proud dear completers and graduates!
BATCH MESSAGE
Today ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Junior High School Completers and
graduates, Batch Messages will be expressed by three of the top students of the
class of 2023.
Please welcome Danella P. Valles, from kindergarten.
To be followed by, Jan Marco A. Naperi, from Grade 10 Completers
And last but by no means least, Miazeta Yohann Lo, the class Valedictorian.
Let’s give them a big hand!
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We are delighted with your words of thank you, students!
At this juncture, let us hear the different tributes from the Kindergarten Department.
(TRIBUTE TO PARENTS (GIVING OF FLOWERS)
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FINALE SONG
At this point in time, let us prepare, as our completers and graduates express their
heartfelt messages through their songs.
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CONVOCATION
Congratulations, MCA Completers and Graduates Batch 2023.
May I request,
Please stay where you are, because, after the closing prayer, we will have the photo
op with the faculty members.
OK, to officially close our program this morning/afternoon, may I request everyone to
please stand, and may I call ___________to lead us.
On behalf of the School’s Administrative staff and faculty, we joyfully congratulate the
graduates, their parents, and advisers. God bless us all.