Class of 2024 Baccalaureate Liturgy

Baccalaureate Liturgy Friday, June 6, 2025 5:00 pm

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Fr. Dan Joyce, Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Erin Pratt, Mrs. Bridget Bonner, Ms. Julia Tully ’08, Mr. Nicholas Burbo, the Upper School Women’s Chorale, all Liturgical ministers, the faculty and staff of the Academy, and our loving parents who have journeyed with us toward this day.

Celebrant Fr. Dan Joyce, SJ Entrance Procession Cross Bearer: Ciara Elizabeth Kelly Lectionary: Rosa Grace Morroney Candles: Lauren Paige Dougherty & Scarlett Olivia Henry Medals: Reagan Grace Cunningham, Kyla Zoey Payne, Grace Yacobe, & Viktoria Julia Zelubowski Processional Hymn: Like A Sunflower Cantor: Maya Phillips Rosenberger and Ava Rose DiGiuseppe Refrain: Like a sunflower that follows ev’ry movement of the sun So I turn towards You, to follow You my God. In simplicity, charity I follow (2) (R) In simplicity, honesty I follow (2) (R) In simplicity, fidelity I follow (2) (R)

Introductory Rites & Greeting Liturgy of the Word 1st Reading Zephaniah 3:14-18a Response: “Thanks be to God.” Responsorial Psalm: In Every Age

Gianna Rosa Cacciutti

Cantor: Emily Ava Morley

Refrain: In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge.

In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope.

2nd Reading Romans 12:9-16 Response: “Thanks be to God.”

Anya Katherine Dunn

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Cantor: Mary Kathleen Zaffarese

Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Gospel John 21:15-19 Response: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”

Homily Prayers of the Faithful

Brooke Taylor Define Helen Porter Coogan Leah Solomon Gebrehiwot Jacqueline Hope McGowan Sienna Rae Russo Kendyl Claire Mordan

Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of Gifts

Offertory Hymn: Be Not Afraid

Halle Elizabeth Alexander Isabelle Marie Roque-Everard Isabelle Grace Mendoza Katie Anne McNeill Cantor: Maya Phillips Rosenberger Ava Rose DiGiuseppe

Refrain: You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst.

You shall wander far in safety though you do not know the way.

You shall speak your words in foreign lands and they will understand.

You shall see the face of God and live.

Refrain: Be not afraid. I go before you always.

Come, follow me and I will give you rest If you pass through raging waters in the sea, you shall not drown.

If you walk amid the burning flames, You shall not be harmed If you stand before the pow’r of hell and death is at your side, know that I am with you through it all (R) Blessed are your poor, for the kingdom shall be theirs Blest are you that weep and mourn, for one day you shall laugh And if wicked tongues insult and hate you all because of me, blessed, blessed are you (R)

Eucharistic Prayer Sanctus

Cantor: Ava Rose DiGiuseppe

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! Hosanna in the highest!

Mystery of Faith

When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, oh Lord, until you come again.

Amen The Lord’s Prayer Lamb of God Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (x2) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

Communion Hymn: Table of Plenty & Supper of the Lord Cantors: Mary Kathleen Zaffarese, Emily Ava Morley, Ava Rose DiGiuseppe, and Maya Phillips Rosenberger

Table of Plenty Refrain: Come to the feast of heaven and earth! Come to the table of plenty; God will provide for all that we need, here at the table of plenty!

O, come and sit at my table, where saints and sinners are friends.

I wait to welcome the lost and lonely to share the cup of my love (R) O, come and eat without money; come to drink without price.

My feast of gladness will feed your spirit with faith and fullness of life (R) My bread will ever sustain you through days of sorrow and woe.

My wine will flow like a sea of gladness to flood the depths of your soul. (R)

Supper of the Lord Refrain: Precious body, precious blood, Here in bread and wine; Here the Lord prepares the feast divine.

Bread of love is broken now, Cup of life is poured: Come, share the supper of the Lord.

This is the bread of God Coming down from heav’n, giving life to us, to all the world (R) “I am the living spring of eternal life; You that drink from me shall not thirst again” (R)

“I am the bread of heav'n giving life to you You that eat this bread shall never die.” (R) “All those who feed on me have their life in me, as I have my life in the living God (R) All praise to you, O Christ, present in this feast, in this bread we share in one life, one Lord.” (R)

Meditation Hymn: A Clare Benediction Concluding Rites Presentation and Reading of Letter from Archbishop Perez Blessing of the Medals Blessing of the Graduates

May God who began this good work in you carry it through to completion, enabling you to use your talents to the fullest.

May God give you the grace to make wise choices and to be faithful to your commitments, always confident in the support of those who love you.

May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you will continue to seek excellence for yourself and others.

May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people, so that you will work for justice, equality, and peace.

May God bless you with tears to shed for those who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, and war, so that you will reach out your hand to comfort them and change their pain into joy.

May God bless you with the confidence to think that you can make a difference in the world, so that you will do the things which others tell you cannot be done.

May your integrity be a gift to the world and may the Spirit of God be with you always.

May you have the wisdom and courage to always proclaim by your lives even more than by your words the goodness of God.

Recessional Song: Lord, I Need You Lord, I come, I confess, bowing here, I find my rest. Without You, I fall apart.

You’re the One that guides my heart.

Refrain: Lord, I need You, oh, I need you.

Every hour I need You. My one defense, my righteousness, oh, God, how I need you.

Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more.

Where grace is found is where You are.

Where you are, Lord I am free.

Holiness is Christ in me. (R) So teach my song to rise to You when temptation comes my way.

And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You. Jesus, you’re my hope and stay. (R)

Reflection

Mary Katherine Anne Daniel

Awards Presentation Notre Dame Alumnae Award

Mrs. Erin Pratt Director of Upper School

Given to a member of the graduating class who exemplifies the philosophy portrayed in the words of the school song, “Love, Courage, High Ideals, Loyalty to the Standards of the School”

Aimee Willard Scholar Athlete Award

The Aimee Willard Scholar Athlete Award is given in memory of Aimee Willard, star athlete and team player of the Class of 1992. The recipient of this award, selected by the members of the Athletic and Physical Education Department, is an honor student and an outstanding athlete.

Sister Rose Carmel Award

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the faculty, has served the community quietly and effectively, with a mature sense of responsibility

Sister Mary Augusta Award for French

Presented to a graduating student who, throughout her study of French, has demonstrated consistent effort, enthusiasm, and a true love of the French language and culture

Irma Alonso Award for Spanish

Awarded to a member of the graduating class who, throughout her study of Spanish at Notre Dame, has consistently demonstrated a love of and enthusiasm for the Spanish language and culture

Sister Nancy Bonshock Social Studies Award

Given to a student who has a keen interest in Social Studies, a passion for justice, and love for the poor; who exemplifies the simplicity and courage of St. Julie Billiart; and who, by her example and through her faith, proclaimed “How Good is the Good God”

Sr. Mary Anne Broughton Religion Award

Given to a student who mirrors Sr. Mary Anne’s deep love of Saint Julie and her gentle manner. The recipient is committed to justice on both a local and a global level, and her actions demonstrate a “heart as wide as the world.”

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a student who embodied the mission of the Academy throughout her Upper School years by her “passion for justice and love for the poor.” In the spirit of St. Julie, with simplicity and joy, she has lived the gospel mandate of service with integrity and compassion.

Alma Mater

Alma Mater With hearts and minds attuned to praise, your standards wrought in faith, Nobility, love and courage, too--the guiding spirit of our youth, Your high ideals that never swerve, your work so nobly planned, The friendships formed ’neath the gold and blue will unite us, Notre Dame.

Your labors blessed by the Almighty Hand of the loving Architect Are as a symbol of noble life where love and sanctity gleam bright. O Seat of Wisdom, Mother mild, we place our hope in you.

Undying loyalty we pledge, O beloved Notre Dame.

“Teach them what they need to know for life.”

St. Julie Billiart