Baccalaureate Mass
ACADEMY OF
Class of
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
2025 Baccalaureate Mass
Theme
”At Last We See the Light”
Celebrant
Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
Concelebrant
Msgr. Richard Duncanson, OLP Board of Trustees
Deacon
Deacon Lane Litke, OLP Board of Trustees
Liturgical Musicians
Tim Foley and Liturgical Choir
Procession
Class of 2025
Student Welcome
Valeria Labrada ‘25
Opening Song
“All Are Welcome” by Jesse Manibusan
All are welcome in this place. Behold love’s amazing grace. All are welcome! Bring your hopes, bring your dreams.
Mercy flows and Love redeems. All are welcome! All belong!
First
Reading
Isaiah 9:1-6, Sofia Spencer ‘25 and Melania Gorou ‘25
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 119, Adelaide Evans ‘25 and Zoe Tillner ‘25
Response: “Lord, let your face shine on me.”
Second Reading
Ephesians 2:4-10, Mara Nasland Childers ‘75
Gospel
Matthew 6:22-34, Deacon Lane Litke Response: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”
Homily
Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
Prayers of the Faithful
Members of the Class of 1975 and Hannah Abbouna ‘25, Ambre Autin-Roy ‘25, Maggie Callaghan ‘25, Elizabeth Churchill ‘25, Clare Deilke ‘25, Linda Dominguez ‘25, Anh Nguyen ‘25, Sadie Schwerdtfeger ‘25, Carolina Scott ‘25
For all Responses: “Lord, hear our prayer.”
Spanish We pray for the Church, that the Church may continue to shine its light on all and welcome those who are in confusion or despair with open arms; so that these people can eventually be led to see Christ in the light. We pray to the Lord.
Vietnamese We pray for the world, that peace may prevail between conflicting nations and that Pope Leo will begin his journey as Pope inspiring Christians to live out the Gospel with humility and compassion. We pray to the Lord.
French We pray for our nation, that we will work together to build a society rooted in love and respect and that all those who are soon to be graduating find peace in knowing God’s love is near. We pray to the Lord.
Offertory Song
“Pan de Vida” by Bob Hurd and Pia Moriarty
Pan de Vida, cuerpo del Señor, cup of blessing, blood of Christ the Lord. At this table the last shall be first, poder es servir, porque Dios es amor.
Presentaton of the Gifts
Alexandria Morland-Tellez ‘25 and Jordan Straub ‘25
Liturgy of the Eucharist Responses
“May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.”
“Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.”
“When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.”
“Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Miserere nobis. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Miserere nobis. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, Dona nobis pacem.”
“Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”
Communion Song
“Christ, Be Our Light” by Bernadette Farrell Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness. Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.
Communion Meditation
“Oceans” by Hillsong United
Recognition of Alumnae Mothers and Blessing of Medals
Dr. Lauren Lek and Fr. Emmanuel Ochigbo
Post-Communion Reflection
Laura Allen ‘25 and Alayna Ma’ake ‘25
Recessional Song
“Go Make a Difference” by Steve Angrisano
Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence. Go make a diff’rence in the world. Go make a diff’rence. We can make a diff’rence. Go make a diff’rence in the world.