Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Liturgy.pdf

Baccalaureate Liturgy Friday, June 5, 2026 5:00 pm

Acknowledgements Special thanks to Fr. Dan Joyce, Dr. Laura M. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Erin Pratt, 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: Audrey Bergan Lectionary: Kiera Sack Candles: Finley Davis & Emma Rocheleau Medals: Gabrielle Abruzzo, Annie Brogan, Anna Mackey, & Claire Trost

Processional Hymn: Sing A New Song Cantor: Grace Logan Refrain: Sing a new song unto the Lord; Let your song be sung from mountain high.

Sing a new song unto the Lord, Singing alleluia.

Shout with gladness! Dance for joy!

O come before the Lord.

And play for God on glad tambourines, And let your trumpet sound. (R) Rise, O children, from your sleep; Your savior now has come.

He has turned your sorrow to joy, And filled your soul with song. (R)

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

Linh Taitt

Kiera Norton

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.”

Morgan McComb

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Maura McConnell

Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

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

Homily Prayers of the Faithful

Kaitlyn Kolessar Charlotte Lange Calleigh Newbert Charley Scheving Makayla Terinoni

Liturgy of the Eucharist Presentation of Gifts

Offertory Hymn: All That We Have

Katie Gray Morgan Kelly Keira McHugh Maura Seeger Maria Tufaro

Refrain: All that we have and all that we offer Comes from a heart both frightened and free.

Take what we bring now and give what we need, All done in his name.

Sometimes the road may be lonesome, Often we may lose our way; Take courage and always remember, Love isn’t just for a day. (R)

Some would rely on their power, Others put trust in their gold.

Some have only their Savior, Whose faithfulness never grows old. (R)

Sometimes when troubles are many, Life can seem empty, it’s true, But look at the life of the Master, Who lovingly suffered for you. (R)

Eucharistic Prayer Sanctus

Maria Tufaro

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 Hymns: Here At This Table & Lord, I Need You Cantor: Meredith Rinaldi

Here At This Table Refrain: Come and be filled here at this table.

Food for all who hunger And drink for all who thirst.

Drink of His love, wine of salvation.

You shall live forever in Jesus Christ the Lord.

You who labor for justice, You who labor for peace, You who steady the plow In the field of the Lord! (R)

You with lives full of pain, You who sorrow and weep, You beloved of Christ, Come to him, come to him! (R) You, the aged among us, Holy, faithful, and wise, May the wisdom You share Form our lives and our world! (R)

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)

Meditation: 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: You Alone

Paige Littlewood Grace Logan

Refrain: You alone are holy, you alone are Lord.

You alone are worthy to be honored and adored.

Mercy you have given, kindness you have shown.

Love is you alone.

Who of us is sinless in this place?

Who of us deserves your saving grace?

Who of us is good at all without your blessed love That falls upon our hearts to heal our brokenness? (R) What is there to do but thank you, then, For the gift that we might call you friend?

Greater love has not been known than that for which you gave Your only son, that you might see us, pure and blessed. (R)

Reflection

Paige Littlewood

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.”

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.

Blue and Gold Leadership Award

The Blue and Gold Leadership Award is presented to the Senior who demonstrates leadership, cooperation, and is the ultimate team player for the school’s athletic program.

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