Baccalaureate Mass
Graduation Liturgy
Call to Worship
Good morning my brothers and sisters in Christ!
We are gathered together in this Eucharistic Celebration
for our praise and thanksgiving for all the good and
marvelous things God has shown to us during our long,
yet, challenging educational journey here in our
prestigious Alma Mater. This is a great achievement for
us having passed this scholastic year and a new beginning
of a greater challenge of our chosen path of life.
Yes, as we journey towards eternal life, Jesus warns us
that whoever makes himself great will be humbled, and
whoever humbles himself will be made great. He reminds
us that we are all equal and He is the only Teacher and
Master.
With joy and exaltation, let us all rise and sing our
entrance hymn as we welcome our mass presider: Most
Rev. Midel S. Aseo and co-celebrants.
Greeting
Priest:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Commentator/All:
Priest:
Amen.
The grace of our lord Jesus Christ, and the
Love of god, and the communion of the holy
spirit be with you all.
Commentator/All:
And with your spirit.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE CELEBRATION
A brief introduction to the Mass may be given by the presider. Then after which the presider
continues with the penitential rite:
Priest:
My brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge
our sins so as to prepare ourselves to
celebrate the sacred mysteries.
All pause for a brief moment. Then the presider continues with the faithful:
I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
And, striking their breast, they say:
Through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
Therefore, I ask the blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints, and you,
my brothers and sisters, to pray for me
to the Lord our God.
Priest:
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and
bring us to everlasting life.
Commentator: Amen
KYRIE
V/: Lord have Mercy.
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R/: Lord have Mercy.
V/: Christ have Mercy.
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R/: Christ have Mercy.
V/: Lord have Mercy.
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R/: Lord have Mercy.
GLORIA
Sung
Glory to God in the highest…
and on earth, peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son the Father,
you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us;
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you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
Let us pray.
All pause for a brief silence. Then the presider continues
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COMMENTATOR: AMEN
PLEASE BE SEATED
FIRST READING
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A reading from the book of
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The Word of the Lord
Commentator: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm
Response:
Commentator: Please all stand to acclaim the Holy Gospel.
VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL
Presider: The Lord be with You
Commentator/All: And with your Spirit.
Presider: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to _______
Commentator/All: Glory to you O Lord
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The Gospel of the Lord
Commentator: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Please be seated.
(After the Homily)
Commentator: Please all stand.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
Presider – Let us pray to God our Father, the giver of all
good gifts, that we may always obey his laws with the
free attitude of Christ. For every petition, let our
response be:
Response:
1.
Presider – Father in heaven, give us the grace to abide
by your commandments and to foster your law and
word among all who are placed in our care. We ask
this through Christ our Lord.
Commentator/ALL: Amen.
Please be seated
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Offertory Songs
PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS
Priest: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for
through your goodness we have received the bread
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we offer you; fruit of the earth and work of human
hands, it will become for us the bread of life.
All:
Blessed be God for ever.
Priest:
By the mystery of this water and wine may we
come to share in the divinity of Christ who
humbled himself to share in our humanity.
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for
through your goodness we have received the wine
we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human
hands it will become our spiritual drink.
All:
Blessed be God for ever.
INVITATION TO PRAYER
Presider:
Pray, my brothers and sisters, that our sacrifice
may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father.
Commentator/The people respond:
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.
(in case if people are still seating) Commentator: Please all stand
PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS
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Commentator: Amen
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PREFACE DIALOGUE
PREFACE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Christ our Lord.
For you have given your children a sacred time for the
renewing and purifying of their hearts, that, freed
from disordered affections, they may so deal with the
things of this passing world as to hold rather to the
things that eternally endure.
And so, with the Angels and all the Saints, we sing the
hymn of your praise, as without end we acclaim:
Commentator/All:
Sung
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.
Commentator: Please all kneel. (After the holy)
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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER III
Priest:
You are indeed Holy, O Lord, the fount of all
holiness. Make holy, therefore, these gifts,
we pray, by sending down your spirit upon
them like the dewfall, so that may become for
us the body and † blood of our Lord, Jesus
Christ.
At the time he was betrayed and entered
willingly into his passion, he took bread and
giving thanks, broke it, and gave it to his
disciples, saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT,
FOR THIS IS MY BODY,
WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.
In similar way, when supper was ended,
He took the chalice, and, giving you thanks, he said
the blessing, and gave the chalice to his disciples,
saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT,
FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD,
THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL
COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT
FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS
OF SINS.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.
He shows the chalice to the people, places it on the corporal and genuflects in adoration.
CELEBRANT ALONE:
The mystery of faith.
Commentator/And People continue, acclaiming (sung)
We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your Resurrection
until you come again.
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CELEBRANT CONTINUES:
Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of
the saving Passion of your Son, his wondrous
Resurrection and Ascension into heaven, and as we
look forward to his second coming, we offer you in
thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice.
Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church and,
recognizing the sacrificial Victim by whose death you
willed to reconcile us to yourself, grant that we, who
are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son and
filled with his Holy Spirit may become one body, one
spirit in Christ.
CON-CELEBRANT 1:
May he make us an eternal offering to you so that we
may obtain an inheritance with your elect, especially
with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
with Blessed Joseph her most chaste spouse, with
your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs with Saint
Ignatius and with all the Saints, on whose constant
intercession in your presence we rely for unfailing
help.
CON-CELEBRANT 2:
May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation we pray, O
Lord, advance the peace and salvation of all the world.
Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity your
pilgrim Church on earth, with your servant (Name)
our Pope, (Name) our Bishop, with the Order of
Bishops, all the clergy, and the entire people you have
gained for your own.
CON-CELEBRANT 3:
Listen graciously to the prayers of this family, whom
you have summoned before you: in your compassion,
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O merciful Father, gather to yourself all your children
scattered throughout the world.
† To our departed brothers and sisters and to all who
were pleasing to you at their passing from this life,
give kind admittance to your kingdom. There we hope
to enjoy forever the fullness of your glory. Through
Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow on the
world all that is good. †
The celebrant takes the paten with the host together with the deacon for the chalice and, lifting them
up, sings or says:
The people acclaim:
Amen. (sung)
(After Amen) Commentator: Please all stand.
COMMUNION RITE
LORD’S PRAYER
The celebrant sets down the (chalice and) paten and with hands joined sings or says the following:
At the Savior’s command and formed by divine
teaching, we dare to say
He extends his hands and he continue, with the people:
With hands extended, the celebrant continues alone:
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Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously
grant peace in our days. That, by the help of your
mercy, we may be always free from sin, and safe from
all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the
coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The people conclude the prayer with the acclamation:
(sung) Commentator:
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours,
now and for ever.
Then the celebrant, with hands extended, says aloud:
Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your apostles:
Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our
sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously
grant us her peace and unity in accordance with your
will. Who live and reign forever and ever.
Commentator/The people answer:
Presider:
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
Commentator/The people answer:
Presider:
Amen.
And with your spirit.
Let us offer each other the sign of peace.
The celebrant gives the sign of peace to the deacon or minister.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Then the following is sung or said;
(sung)
Commentator:
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
grant us peace.
(after the lamb of God) Commentator: Please all kneel.
Meanwhile, the celebrant takes the host and breaks it over the paten. He places a small piece in the
chalice, saying inaudibly;
May this mingling of the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us
who receive it.
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PRIVATE PREPARATION OF THE PRIEST
Then the celebrant joins his hands and says inaudibly;
May the receiving of your Body and Blood, Lord Jesus Christ, not bring me judgment and
condemnation, but through your loving mercy be for me protection in mind and body and
a healing remedy.
COMMUNION
The presider genuflects. Taking the host, he raises it slightly over the paten and, facing the people,
says aloud:
Behold the Lamb of God.
Behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
He adds, once only, with the people.
Commentator: Lord,
I am not worthy that you should
enter under my roof, but only say the Word and
my soul shall be healed.
Celebrant says quietly:
May the body of Christ keep me safe for eternal life.
He reverently consumes the body of Christ. Then he takes the chalice and says quietly:
May the blood of Christ keep me safe for eternal life.
He reverently drinks the blood of Christ.
(after the priest drink the wine.) Commentator: Please be seated.
COMMUNION SONG
While the presider receives the body of Christ the communion song begins.
The vessels are cleansed by the deacon or acolyte after the communion or after Mass, if possible, at
the side table. At this point the bishop will put on his zucchetto (Skullcap)
Meanwhile the deacon says inaudibly:
What has passed our lips as food, O Lord, may we possess in purity of heart, that what has
been given to us in time may be our healing for eternity.
A sacred silence maybe observed for a while.
(after communion)
Commentator: Please all stand
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
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Amen.
Please be seated while the graduates are requested
to kneel for their THANKSGIVING PRAYER.
Commentator:
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Graduate:
HEAVENLY FATHER, ON THIS MEMORABLE
OCCASION OF OUR GRADUATION, WE OFFER
OUR PRAISES AND THANKS. THANK YOU FOR
THE GIFTS OF WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE,
UNDERSTANDING AND FORTITUDE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND
GUIDANCE IN EVERYTHING WE DO, FOR THE
MANY TIMES YOU HAVE CONSOLED US IN
OUR MOMENT OF DISTRESS AND HARDTRYING DAYS, FOR THE COUNTLESS TIMES
YOU HAVE LISTENED TO OUR PRAYERS AND
HAVE MADE US FEEL YOUR UNFAILING
PRESENCE.
THANK YOU FOR THE CHALLENGING BUT
FRUITFUL YEARS SPENT IN THIS SCHOOL,
FOR THE UNSELFISH SERVICES AND LOVING
PATIENCE OF OUR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS, OF OUR PRIESTS, AND
OUR PARENTS. THEY HAVE SHARED IN OUR
FORMATION SO THAT THE CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION WE HAVE RECEIVED MAY HAVE
ENDURING FRUIT.
WE BEG YOU, LORD, BLESS ALL THOSE
PEOPLE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR
GREAT HAPPINESS TODAY. ALL PRAISE,
HONOR AND GLORY BE YOURS, LORD.
Graduates:
Amen
Graduates please be seated while the parents
are requested to kneel for their PARENTS PRAYER.
Commentator:
Parents:
DEAR GOD, WE THANK YOU FOR OUR
CHILDREN, THEY ARE OUR LIGHT, JOY, AND
OUR FULFILLMENT. WE ARE ESPECIALLY
THANKFUL FOR THIS MOST MEMORABLE
AND SUCCESSFUL DAY FOR THEM, WHEREIN
THEY WILL ALL BE RECEIVING DIPLOMAS.
THANK YOU DEAR LORD, FOR BEING THERE
WITH US IN TIMES WHEN WE FOUND
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OURSELVES HELPLESS IN MEETING THE
DEMANDS OF OUR GROWING CHILDREN.
DURING DIFFICULT TIMES, YOU HAVE
REMINDED US WITH YOUR PATIENCE. IN
MOMENTS WHEN WE DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO
HANDLE
THEIR
TEMPERAMENTS
AND
MOODS YOU HAVE SPARKED US WITH YOUR
WISDOM.
NOW, THAT THEY ARE GOING TO START
ANOTHER STAGE OF THEIR LIVES, WE ASK
YOU DEAR GOD, TO CONTINUALLY GUIDE
AND PROTECT THEM AS THEY TAKE THEIR
WAY IN YOUR LIGHT. IT IS ALWAYS OUR
DESIRE AND PRAYER TO SEE THEM GROW
AND BECOME THE PERSONS YOU HAVE LED
THEM TO BE.
WE ALSO REMEMBER THE PARENTS WHO
HAVE NOT LIVED LONG TO WITNESS THIS
DAY. MAY YOU SHARE THEM YOUR ETERNAL
GLORY IN HEAVEN. THIS WE ASK THROUGH
YOUR SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD. AMEN.
Commentator: Please be seated
WORDS of GRATITUDE
(after words of gratitude) Commentator: Please all stand.
BLESSING OF GRADUATES, DIPLOMAS, AWARDS,
MEDALS, PLAQUES AND CERTIFICATES
Graduate:
Most Rev. Bishop Midel S. Aseo, we, the
graduating pupils and students, present with joy
these diplomas, plaques, medals, certificates and
other school awards for which we worked during
our schooling years. We ask you to pray that these
will always remind us of our duty to serve God and
country with zeal and loyalty.
Priest:
Our help is in the name of the Lord
All:
Who made heaven and earth.
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Priest:
LET US PRAY!
HEAVENLY FATHER, WE PRAISE AND THANK YOU
FOR YOUR GLORY AND GOODNESS TO US. LOOK
ON THESE GRADUATES WITH YOUR LOVE AND
BLESS + THEM AS THEY LEAVE THIS SCHOOL TO
MOVE FORWARD IN LIFE. MAY YOUR SPIRIT GIVE
THEM MANY TALENTS AND SKILLS, TO BE USED
FOR YOUR GLORY AND FOR THE GOOD OF ALL
PEOPLE.
WE ASK YOU ALSO TO BLESS THESE DIPLOMAS,
CERTIFICATES, MEDALS AND PLAQUES WHICH
SYMBOLIZE THE SUCCESS OF MANY YEARS OF
TOILS AND SACIFICES. GRACIOUSLY HELP THESE
GRADUATES TO PUT INTO PRACTICE THE
CHRISTIAN FORMATION THEY HAVE ATTAINED
FOR YOUR GREATER GLORY AND FOR THE
SERVICE OF FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS. WE ASK
THIS THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD. AMEN.
(The presider may sprinkle the diplomas, plaques, medals, and
certificates with holy water)
FINAL BLESSING
Presider: The Lord be with you.
Commentator/Response:
And with your spirit.
Presider: Bow down for the blessing,
May Almighty God bless you, constantly increasing the
love that now burns within you like a living flame, so that
your hearts will always be turned to him.
Commentator: Amen
May you be good witnesses to the world of life open to the
will of God, and dedicated to the good of your brothers
and sisters.
Commentator: Amen
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May you walk in his ways knowing what is right and good,
until you enter your heavenly inheritance.
Commentator: Amen
And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father , and
the Son,  and the Holy Spirit  come down on you and
remain with you for ever….
Commentator: Amen
Presider:
We have met Jesus in this wonderful
celebration. Let us go and bring him with us
everywhere and always.
Commentator/People: Thanks be to God.
Recessional song
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