MCC Kids
At MCC Kids, we love children and believe that teaching them God’s truth from an early age is essential. Our goal is to make learning about God both meaningful and fun through age-appropriate lessons and engaging activities—all in a safe and welcoming environment. We desire to cultivate a growing faith in our growing kids!
MCC Kids
our Classrooms
We have seven unique classrooms, each designed just for their age group. In every space, kids can experience God’s love, build friendships, and grow in their understanding of who Jesus is.
birth-kindergarten: The Woodlands
The Woodlands is a place where young children can come and learn stories from the Bible, stories that are made relevant to their lives through small group story time, activities, crafts, and worship.
1st-3rd grade: FUSION
Fusion is for kids in 1st through 3rd grade. Kids will sit with their parents during worship in the sanctuary and are then dismissed to the Family Life Center Gym for large group Bible teaching, large group activities and games, and small group discussion time.
4TH & 5TH grade: Fusion+
Fusion+ is our pre-teen space created just for kids in 4th and 5th grades. We take a deeper dive into God's word during our large group Bible teaching time and small group discussions. Fusion+ kids sit with their parents in the sanctuary during worship and are then dismissed to the Family Life Center.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
What to Expect
Kids Ministry is available during both the 9:00 and 10:30 services. Follow the signs to enter the church lobby and look for the "First Time Kids Check in" table as you walk through the doors. Here a member of our Welcome Team will walk you through the registration process.
Registration
At the First Time Kids Check in table, we will ask you to provide some basic information about yourself and your children. You can do that in person or online in advance.
For your child's safety, at check in, you will be given name tag for your child along with a parent tag that must be presented in order to pick up your child at the end of the service.
The Woodlands
(Birth to kindergarten)
A member of our Welcome Team will escort you to the appropriate classrooms for your children. The Woodlands classrooms are divided by age and are located directly adjacent to the sanctuary.
Fusion (Grades 1-3)
Fusion+ (Grades 4-5)
Elementary kids (Grades 1-5) will join you in the sanctuary for the music portion of our worship service. They will then be dismissed to the lobby where Kids Ministry volunteers will walk them over to the gymnasium in the Family Life Center (across the parking lot) for our Fusion and Fusion+ programs. You are welcome to walk with them if you would like!
MCC KIDS 2025-2026
the year of the family
Our theme for this ministry year is “The Year of the Family.” Throughout Scripture it is clear God has tasked parents to be the primary disciple makers of their children. Teaching your own kids to know God more and better, and studying the Bible with them is a great joy! Our role as a church is to help you with this all important task. MCC Kids is excited to introduce:
Monthly Family Challenges - Each month from September through May your family will be encouraged to take part in a challenge. Each one has been designed to help you disciple your kids in every day life, through every day moments and shared activities.
VOLUNTEER WITH MCC KIDS
Do you love seeing kids grow in their faith? MCC Kids is growing, and we’d love for you to be part of our volunteer team! Whether you’re interested in leading a small group, teaching the gospel, helping with snacks, or setting up classrooms, there’s a place for your gifts to shine. Your time and heart will make a real difference in the lives of our kids.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Birth - Kindergarten
1st - 5th Grade
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
MCC Kids Forms
We know parenting can be busy, so we’ve made it easy to access the forms you need! Below you will find our Parent Handbook, Medical & Photo Release forms.
Parent Handbook
Our Parent Handbook provides helpful information that answers questions commonly asked by parents. From what to bring for your toddler to when is the right time for your child to change classrooms, all these details and more can be found in the handbook.
MedicaL Form
This form needs to be filled out once per ministry year.
To Submit an Electronic Copy:
1. Download the form below to your personal device, fill in your information, and save it on your device.
2. Attach your completed PDF to an email and send to: info@mtcalvarychurch.com
To Submit a Paper Copy:
1. Print a blank copy of the form below and fill it out in ink.
2. Paper copies can be submitted to the church office (45 Veterans Drive) or given to the Director of Kids Ministry.
If needed, we would be happy to provide you with a blank, printed copy. Copies are available at the church office or by request in the church lobby on Sunday mornings.
One Time Photo release
This form only needs to be completed one time, but if you choose to update your preferences you can do so at any time by resubmitting the form.
Please use the form below to submit your photo/video preferences for your child(ren).
MCC Kids
hEALTH & wELLNESS POLICY
Thank you for allowing us to care for and teach your children each week. We would like to do everything we can to keep a healthy and safe environment for your child. One way for you to help us and other families is by complying with a few health guidelines. Click the image below to view our policy.
“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7
discipling your kids
Helping your children take the next step in their faith can feel intimidating—but you’re not alone! We’ve put together a variety of resources to guide and support you as you disciple your kids, so you can feel confident encouraging their spiritual growth every step of the way.
baptism
If your child is interested in baptism, we offer a class multiple times a year for them to attend (with a parent) to learn more about baptism. For upcoming dates of classes and baptisms, please click here.
additional resources
With so much information available at our fingertips, it can be hard to choose materials for both parents & kids!
Below are some recommended resources & materials that might help you as you guide your child to dig deeper into their faith!
Communion
Click the button below for a parent resource to help you determine if your child is ready to participate in Communion.
PARENT RESOURCES
Wouldn’t it be nice if kids came with instruction manuals? Parenting can be tough, especially in today’s world. That’s why here at MCC Kids, we’re passionate about equipping you with practical resources—books, websites, articles, blogs, and podcasts—to encourage and support you along the way. You’re not alone on this crazy, amazing, and rewarding journey called parenting!
*These some resources we've found helpful. This does not mean we endorse every episode, post, or article on each website or podcast.*
mama bear apologetics
This mom-to-mom guide will equip you to teach your kids how to form their own biblical beliefs about what is true and what is false. Through transparent life stories and clear, practical applications - including prayer strategies - this band of Mama Bears offers you tools to train yourself, so you can turn around and train your kids.
God made me... book series
With numerous titles in this series, read aloud biblical truths to your kids on topics such as: God Made Me for Heaven, God Made Me in His Image, God Made Me for Worship, God Made Me and You, plus several more!
the ology
A beginner's book of systematic theology in the form of a beautifully illustrated storybook for children ages 6 to 12 years. Through storytelling and illustrations, The Ology by Marty Machowski takes abstract theological concepts and makes them easier to understand.
Good pictures bad pictures
Want a natural and comfortable way to talk to your kids about pornography? This newly revised edition of the original bestseller makes that daunting discussion easy! Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a read-aloud story about a mom and dad who explain what pornography is, why it’s dangerous, and how to reject it.
Featuring easy-to-understand science and simple analogies, this internationally-acclaimed book engages young kids to porn-proof their own brains. Ages 7-11.
Seen
Whether you're a parent, youth leader, teacher, or caring adult, not knowing how to help those dealing with difficult emotions can leave you feeling intimidated, powerless, and discouraged. It can feel scary. This book can help you...
A beautiful convergence of faith and psychology, Seen is a quick read that uses both clinical research and real life stories to give you--and the kids you love--hope.
the intentional father
Dads today are often overwhelmed with both the responsibility and the complexity of raising sons in this challenging culture. At the same time, self-initiation is killing our young men. Without strong mentors, boys are walking alone into a wilderness of conflicting messages about who they should be as men. It's no wonder that our sons are confused about what the world expects from them and what they should expect of themselves.
The Intentional Father is a helpful antidote. This concise book is filled with practical steps to help men raise sons of consequence--young men who know what they believe, know who they are, and will stand up against the negative cultural trends of our day. Jon Tyson lays out a clear path for fathers and sons that includes specific activities, rites of passage, and significant "marking moments" that can be customized to fit any family.
It's not enough to hope our sons will become good men. We need them to be good at being men. This book shows how fathers, grandfathers, and other male mentors how to lead the way.
Focus on the family website
Since Focus on the Family opened in 1977, their outreach has grown to include a wide variety of broadcasts, podcasts, telecasts, films, websites, blogs and radio drama programs. These outlets feature information, guidance and practical insights on everything from adoption to marriage to media discernment to pastoral concerns.
mama bear apologetics podcast
Mama Bear Apologetics is a podcast for mothers of biological, adopted, or spiritual children who want to learn about how to defend the Christian faith, help give their children reasons for faith, and understand the worldviews that challenge Christian faith in the first place.
thriving kids connection blog
Thriving Kids Connection is a ministry of the National Center for Biblical Parenting.
