Opening Prayer for Graduation
Let us all be mindful in Gods’ loving presence as we all say, In the name of the Father, and of the Son , and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN
Blessed Creator and sustainer of life,
We come to You on this joyous day with our hearts lifted to You.
On this campus, on this gymnasium, we are confident that You have loved us.
Only you know the path of life that has brought each person here, and we thank you for directing our steps and intersecting our lives for a brief but shining time. We have met opportunities and faced challenges that have shaped who we are today. Please use the wisdom we have gained as a blessing for others. May we always listen for the whisper of your grace as we move through our lives. May we find inspiration in the beauty and whimsy of your creation, and may we never lose the love of story you have woven into our very souls.
Lord, on behalf of my schoolmates, I ask you to electrify this sacramental rite of passage as we graduate from Santa Rita College and commence the rest of our lives.
We ask that you energize this celebration so that each of us feels the significance of this important milestone.
Lord, we stand here today filled with gratitude.
We are grateful for the constant support and love of our families.
We are grateful for the lifelong friendships we have formed, and that have formed us.
We are grateful for the faculty, staff, and administrators who have challenged and inspired us to learn, to love, and to serve.
A simple “thank you” just doesn’t seem to adequately express our gratitude.
And after this ceremony, we ask you to set our SRC experience in the corner of our hearts.
Lord, let this day echo into our bright future, animating us to receive and retrieve these graces.
As we leave the comfort of Santa Rita College, we ask you to help us retain the confidence that Your love will always be with us.
Help us to maintain the desire for Your love as we continue to be men and women for others.
May we always want and choose what
Blessed Creator and sustainer of life,
We come to You on this joyous day with our hearts lifted to You.
On this campus, on this gymnasium, we are confident that You have loved us.
Only you know the path of life that has brought each person here, and we thank you for directing our steps and intersecting our lives for a brief but shining time. We have met opportunities and faced challenges that have shaped who we are today. Please use the wisdom we have gained as a blessing for others. May we always listen for the whisper of your grace as we move through our lives. May we find inspiration in the beauty and whimsy of your creation, and may we never lose the love of story you have woven into our very souls.
Lord, on behalf of my schoolmates, I ask you to electrify this sacramental rite of passage as we graduate from Santa Rita College and commence the rest of our lives.
We ask that you energize this celebration so that each of us feels the significance of this important milestone.
Lord, we stand here today filled with gratitude.
We are grateful for the constant support and love of our families.
We are grateful for the lifelong friendships we have formed, and that have formed us.
We are grateful for the faculty, staff, and administrators who have challenged and inspired us to learn, to love, and to serve.
A simple “thank you” just doesn’t seem to adequately express our gratitude.
And after this ceremony, we ask you to set our SRC experience in the corner of our hearts.
Lord, let this day echo into our bright future, animating us to receive and retrieve these graces.
As we leave the comfort of Santa Rita College, we ask you to help us retain the confidence that Your love will always be with us.
Help us to maintain the desire for Your love as we continue to be men and women for others.
May we always want and choose what