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Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Liturgy.pdf

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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

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

Linh Taitt
Kiera Norton

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Gospel

John 21:15-19

Response: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.”

Homily

Prayers of the Faithful

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation of Gifts

Offertory Hymn: All That We Have

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.

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

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

Kaitlyn Kolessar

Charlotte Lange

Calleigh Newbert

Charley Scheving

Makayla Terinoni

Katie Gray

Morgan Kelly

Keira McHugh

Maura Seeger

Maria Tufaro

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)

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 Maria Tufaro

Sanctus

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

CommunionHymns:HereAtThisTable&Lord,INeedYou

Lamb of God

Cantor:MeredithRinaldi

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.

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)

You Lord,Icome,Iconfess,bowinghere,Ifindmyrest.WithoutYou,Ifall apart.You’retheOnethatguidesmyheart.

Lord, I

Need

Refrain:Lord,IneedYou,oh,Ineedyou. EveryhourIneedYou Myonedefense,myrighteousness,oh,God,howIneedyou.

Wheresinrunsdeep,Yourgraceismore. WheregraceisfoundiswhereYouare. Whereyouare,LordIamfree. HolinessisChristinme.(R)

SoteachmysongtorisetoYouwhentemptationcomesmyway. AndwhenIcannotstandI’llfallonYou Jesus,you’remyhopeandstay.(R)

Meditation: A Clare Benediction

Concluding Rites

Presentation and Reading of Letter from Archbishop Perez

Blessing of the Medals

MayGodwhobeganthisgoodworkinyoucarryitthroughtocompletion, enablingyoutouseyourtalentstothefullest.

MayGodgiveyouthegracetomakewisechoicesandtobefaithfultoyour commitments,alwaysconfidentinthesupportofthosewholoveyou

Blessing of the Graduates

MayGodblessyouwithdiscomfortateasyanswers,half-truths,andsuperficial relationships,sothatyouwillcontinuetoseekexcellenceforyourselfand others.

MayGodblessyouwithangeratinjustice,oppression,andexploitationof people,sothatyouwillworkforjustice,equality,andpeace

MayGodblessyouwithtearstoshedforthosewhosufferfrompain,rejection, starvation,andwar,sothatyouwillreachoutyourhandtocomfortthemand changetheirpainintojoy

MayGodblessyouwiththeconfidencetothinkthatyoucanmakeadifferencein theworld,sothatyouwilldothethingswhichotherstellyoucannotbedone.

MayyourintegritybeagifttotheworldandmaytheSpiritofGodbewithyou always.

Mayyouhavethewisdomandcouragetoalwaysproclaimbyyourliveseven morethanbyyourwordsthegoodnessofGod.

Recessional Song: You Alone

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?

Paige Littlewood

Grace Logan

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

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.

AlmaMater

Withheartsandmindsattunedtopraise,yourstandardswrought infaith,nobility,loveandcourage,too--theguidingspiritofour youth,Yourhighidealsthatneverswerve,yourworksonobly planned,Thefriendshipsformed’neaththegoldandbluewill uniteus,NotreDame.

YourlaborsblessedbytheAlmightyHandofthelovingArchitect Areasasymbolofnoblelifewhereloveandsanctitygleam bright.OSeatofWisdom,Mothermild,weplaceourhopeinyou. Undyingloyaltywepledge,ObelovedNotreDame.

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

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