Sample for College Baccalaureate Mass

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BACCALAUREATE MASS
INTRODUCTORY RITES
COMMENTATOR: As we reached out for our diplomas today, we had reached the end
of one chapter of our lives. As we stepped out the gates of our Alma
Mater, COMPOSTELA VALLEY STATE COLLEGE, we carry on our
dreams and goals as we fulfill each one of them, soaring high as we face
a new world. The values and skills that we had acquired in this
institution will forever mold us to become better Christians lived up by
the Word of God as we fully become simple and Jesus-centered achiever
who is always available to serve. Now, with deep gratitude to the Lord,
who bestowed us all these blessings that we obtain today, let us honor
Him as we rise and sing together our hymn of praise together with our
celebrant Rev. Fr. Kim A. Muñez, our Parish Priest, please rise for the
Entrance Hymn.
ENTRANCE HYMN
The graduateswill remain standing upon reachingtheir respective places
PRIEST: In the name of the + Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
ALL : Amen.
PRIEST : The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
ALL : And with your spirit.
PRIEST: In following Jesus, it is demanded of us to have a true faith in God that
cannot be hindered by opposition and misunderstanding in coming to
the help of those who suffer. True faith means being the hearts and
hands of Jesus so that through us he may continue to do good to the
people of today.
PENITENTIAL RITES
PRIEST: Coming together as Gods family, with confidence let us ask the Fathers
forgiveness, for he is full of gentleness and compassion.
ALL: 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 in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault,
through my grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all
the Angels and Saints, and to you my brothers and sisters, to pray for
me to the Lord our God.

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PRIEST: May almighty God have Mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to
everlasting life.
All: Amen.
ALL: Lord, have mercy. (To be sung)
PRIEST: O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a
wonderful way, grant,we pray, that with prompt devotion and eager faith
the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebration to come.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
ALL: Amen.
COMMENTATOR: Please be seated for the Liturgy of the Word.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
READER: A Reading from the Book of Isaiah (50: 22-24)
And now bless the God of all, who everywhere works great wonders, who
foster our growth from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.
May he give us gladness of heart, and may there be peace in our days in
Israel,as in the days of old. May he entrust to us his mercy, and may he
deliver us in our days!
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God
RESPONSORIAL PSALM (to be sung)
Response: Give thanks to God for he is good;
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
For his stead past love endures for ever,
Who can utter the mighty doings of the Lord,
Or declare all his praise?
R. Give thanks………………………………..
Happy are those who observe justice
Who do righteousness at all times.
Remember me, O Lord, when you show favour to your people;
help me when you deliver them.

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R. Give thanks………………………………..
That I may see the prosperity of your chosen ones,that I may rejoice
in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory in you heritage.
Both we and our ancestor, when have sinned
we have committed iniguity ,have done wickedly.
R. Give thanks………………………………..
COMMENTATOR: Please stand to honor the holy gospel.
(All stand at the same time)
PRIEST: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And with your spirit.
PRIEST: A reading from the Holy Gospel + according to Saint Matthew (5:13-16)
ALL: Glory to you, O Lord.
You are the salt of he earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its
saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out
and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city built on
a hill cannot be hid den. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the
bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the
house. In the same way, let your love shine before others, so that they
may see your good works and give glory to your father in heaven.
PRIEST: The Gospel of the Lord.
ALL: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
COMMENTATOR: Please be seated for the homily.
HOMILY:
PROFESSION OF FAITH
COMMENTATOR: Please stand for the prayers of the faithful.
ALL: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of
all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of
the Father before all ages.God from God, Light from Light, true God from
true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through
him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came
down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin
Mary and became man.

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For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death
and was buries, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the
Scriptures.He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of
the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living snd the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Life, who proceeds from
the Father and Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and
glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one
Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection
of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
PRIEST: In Christ we are one body. Let us now join our voices as one in prayer to
God.
We pray: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
READER:
1. For our Church leaders especially Pope Francis, all bishops and
priests: may they lead all believers closer to God through the holiness
of their lives, we pray…
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
2. For our country’s leaders: may they seek to foster justice and respect
for the dignity of all, we pray…
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
3. For the Brothers of the Christian: may they be blessed with
faithfulness to their vocation and untiring zeal for the formation of the
young and salvation of souls, we pray..
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.PUPIL
4. For our parents: may they be strengthened and fortified by your grace
as they perform the responsibility you have entrusted to them, we
pray…
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

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5. For young men in our communities: may they listen to the Spirit in
their hearts and respond to God’s call to give witness to His loving
action in the world we pray...
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
6. For our Instructors, staffand administration: may they experience joy
in living a life of grace and fidelity to their duties as they go about
forming and guiding our young minds and hearts, we pray...
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
7. For all who will receive awards of recognition today: may they realize
the value of the integral education they have received and continue to
live it out in their lives, we pray...
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
8. For all graduates: may we always appreciate the gift of each other as
we strive to follow the footsteps of your Son even in moments of
difficulties, we pray . . .
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
PRIEST: Merciful and compassionate God, you give us all we need. Hear our
prayers, that we might be a sign of your blessings to all we meet. We ask
this through Christ our Lord.
ALL: Amen.
COMMENTATOR: Please be seated for the symbolic offering of the gifts.
OFFERTORY HYMN
(1) Candles: We offer to you, Lord, these Candlesas symbol of the gifts of
wisdom, knowledge, and understanding you have created in us. Grant
that the gifts we have received may serve as light to those who are in
darkness and sin, especially to those who refuse to believe in you. Lord,
may this offering we make be acceptable to you.
(2) Flowers:The beauty of creation is symbolized by these flowers which
we offer to you, Lord. May they always remind us of the beauty of your
kingdom and the sweetness of your everlasting love. Lord, may this
offering we make be acceptable to you.
(3) Gifts: These gifts symbolize the abundance of the blessings we
received from you, O Lord. We offer them back to you as an expression of

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our gratitude and love as well as our generosity to give ourselves in the
service of others. Lord, may this offering we make be acceptable to you.
(3) Medals, Certificates, Awards, and Ribbons: These tokens of our
success symbolize the material blessings you continually shower on us,
O Lord. Help us as we strive to live the values of the Gospel by word and
deed. Lord, may this offering we make be acceptable to you.
(4) Bread and Wine: Lord, your Son Jesus offered his body that was
broken into pieces that the people on would be nourished by his
unending love. His blood was poured for all that our sins will be forgiven.
We offer this bread and this wine as signs of out remembrance of Pascal
Mystery of Jesus. May they remind us to live a fellowship of love and
constant service. Lord, may this offering we make be acceptable.
(5) Gifts: These gifts symbolize the abundance of the blessings we
received from you, O Lord. We offer them back to you as an expression of
our gratitude and love as well as our generosity to give ourselves in the
service of others. Lord, may this offering we make be acceptable to you.
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS
COMMENTATOR: Please stand.
PRIEST: Pray, my brothers and sisters, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to
God almighty Father.
ALL: 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.
PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
PRIEST: Father, accept these gifts, and using the many gifts you have given to us,
may we continue to follow you in a spirit of service. We ask this through
Christ our Lord.
ALL: Amen.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER FOR GRADUATES
PRIEST: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And with your spirit.
PRIEST: Lift up your hearts.
ALL: We lift them up to the Lord.

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PRIEST: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
ALL: It is right and just.
PRIEST: God our Father, you have brought us here together so that we can give
you thanks and praise for all the wonderful things you have done. We
thank you for all that is beautiful in the world and for the happiness you
have given us. We praise you for daylight and for your word which lights
up minds. We praise you for the earth, and all the people who live on it,
and for our life which comes from you. We know that you are good. You
love us and do great things for us. So we sing together. . .
ALL: Holy, holy, Holy Lord, (to be sung)
COMMENTATOR: Please all kneel.
Eucharistic Prayer
Acclamation
PRIEST: The mystery of faith.
ALL: To be sung…………..
PRIEST: Father, because you love us, you invite us to come to your table...
Through him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all
glory and honor is yours, almighty Father, forever and ever.
ALL: Amen.
COMMENTATOR: Please all rise.
COMMUNION RITE
PRIEST: Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Savior gave
us.
ALL : THE LORD’S PRAYER
PRIEST: Deliver us, Lord . . .
ALL: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever.
SIGN OF PEACE
PRIEST : Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace
I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and

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grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live forever and
ever.
ALL: Amen. (The graduates will go to meet their parents, guardian, spouse).
PRIEST: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
ALL: And with your spirit.
PRIEST: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
(after which the graduates will go back to their seat)
ALL: Lamb of God. (to be sung)
COMMENTATOR : Please all kneel.
PRIEST: 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.
ALL: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say
the word and my soul shall be healed.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
COMMENTATOR: Please stand.
PRIEST: Let us pray, Father,may this Holy Communion give us strength that we
will not be afraid to continue on our journey in your love and we ask this
through Christ Our Lord.
ALL: Amen.
BLESSING OF CERTIFICATES
Center Administrator: Reverend Father Kim A. Muñez, as these students begin a
new stage in life, we ask you to invoke God’s blessing upon them and
upon their parents, guardians and teachers.
PRIEST: God our Father, You are the fountain of knowledge and virtue. Grant
that these your sons and daughters. Whom you filled with divine and
human gifts, may dedicate themselves to you and the people, with
unfailing generosityand love. Lord, we ask you to bless these diplomas,
medals, certificates, and other symbols fruits of the many years of labor.
Bless also the Graduates who will receive and wear them. Grant them
with unbroken loyalty to Your Son Jesus Christ whom the Compostela
Valley State College taught them to love and serve. Continue to bless

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them so that your teachings and everything that they have learned may
be used for your greater glory by being servants to others. Grant this
through Christ, Our Lord.
ALL: Amen. (SPRINKLING OF HOLY WATER ON GRADUATING STUDENTS,
BLESSING OF DIPLOMAS, MEDALS and OTHER SYMBOLS)
CONCLUDING RITE
PRIEST: The Lord be with you
ALL: And with your spirit.
PRIEST: Bow your heads and ask God’s grace that in able us to carry his mission
in our daily life.
FINAL BLESSING
PRIEST: The Father of mercies has given us an example of unselfish love in the
sufferings of his only Son. Through service of God and neighbour may
you receive his countless blessings.
ALL: Amen.
PRIEST: You believe that by his dying Christ destroyed death forever. May he give
you everlasting life.
ALL: Amen.
PRIEST: He humbled himself for our sakes. May you follow His examples and
share in his resurrection.
ALL: Amen.
PRIEST: May Almighty God Bless You the FATHER, AND THE SON AND THE
HOLY SPIRIT.
ALL: Amen.
PRIEST: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
RECESSIONAL SONG
(The offerers, readers, Kaabag and Priest)