Class of 2018 Urged to Make a Difference at Baccalaureate Mass
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Seniors stand for the entrance hymn.
The Chapel of the North American Martyrs was the sacred setting for Saturday afternoon’s Baccalaureate Mass honoring the 276 graduating seniors of the Class of 2018. The chapel and choir loft were filled as seniors and their parents attended the pre-graduation Mass, which fell this year on the Solemnity of Pentecost.
View the Photo Gallery from the Class of 2018 Baccalaureate Mass
The solemnity of the Baccalaureate Mass marks a happy occasion, not only for the graduates and their families, but also for members of Jesuit’s faculty, many of whom played crucial roles in teaching and inspiring the students to mature into good men and leaders for the world.
Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., celebrates Mass as the principle celebrant and gives the homily.
The Mass was celebrated by Jesuit president Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J. He was assisted by school chaplain Fr. Kevin Dyer, S.J., and Frs. Paul Shaughnessy, S.J. and Donald Saunders, S.J.
In his homily, Fr. Fronk focused on three points—”the world, the Holy Spirit, and you [the individual student]”—and how they are not separate. Fr. Fronk urged the graduating seniors to trust the Holy Spirit is working in them. He clarified how all three points work together, saying, “You have to let the Holy Spirit inspire you, so you can go into the world and make a difference.”
Watch the Video of Fr. Fronk’s Baccalaureate Mass Homily
Seniors Chris Ross, Leo John Arnett, and J.T. Holmes handled the readings while Caleb Rogers led the congregation in the Prayers of the Faithful.
Seniors meet with their parents after Mass.
After Mass, seniors and their parents mingled on the chapel steps and on Will Clark Field. Many seniors took photos with their families and classmates, since they knew it was their last student event on campus.
The seniors will formally graduate at the Pontchartrain Center (Kenner, LA) on Thursday, May 24. The Commencement Exercises ceremony will mark the 171st year of Jesuit High School.
Seniors are reminded that they must be present for graduation rehearsal on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. The commencement ceremony starts promptly at 8 p.m.
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Baccalaureate Mass, Class of 2018, May 19, 2018
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Parents take their seats as the seniors get ready to process in. -
The Baccalaureate Mass begins with the procession of the Seniors. -
The seniors process in for their last mass as Jesuit students. -
The chapel is packed with seniors, their parents, faculty, and staff. -
The celebrants process into the chapel. -
Senior Leo John Arnett delivers the first reading. -
The congregation listens to the first reading. -
Senior John Thomas Holmes leads the Responsorial Psalm. -
Senior Chris Ross delivers the second reading. -
The choir follows the lead of Mr. Jeremy Reuther as they sing the offertory hymn. Behind the choir... -
...were trumpet players, led by Mr. Jason Giaccone. -
Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., celebrates Mass as the principle celebrant and gives the homily. -
Fr. Christopher Fronk, S.J., celebrates Mass as the principle celebrant and gives the homily. -
Junior Robert McMahon leads his brother and cousin, John and Chris McMahon, down the aisle for the offertory. -
Senior Parker Edwards receives communion. -
Senior Andrew Hemelt receives communion. -
Celebrants lead the recession out of the Chapel at the end of Mass. -
The Seniors recess out of the Chapel of the North American Martyrs for the last time as Jesuit students. -
The Seniors recess out of the Chapel of the North American Martyrs for the last time as Jesuit students. -
The faculty process out of the Chapel of the North American Martyrs -
Parents and students mingle after the Baccalaureate Mass. -
Parents and students mingle after the Baccalaureate Mass. -
Senior Graeme Mjehovich with parents, Vlaho and Robin -
Christopher Meyer, Timmy Stahel, John Howell, and Tanner Tripoli -
David Jackson, Michael Hull, Addison Bui, Ian Poche, Johnny Williams, and Patrick Prosper -
Peter Carr with parents, Barbara and Maurice -
David Blosser with parents, Elizabeth and David -
Andre Mire with parents, Lubin and Lisa -
Luke Parks, Andre Mire, and Austin Carter -
Seth Rocha with father, Roberto -
Reese Leonhard with parents, Jan and Alan -
Will Shropshire with mother, Erica -
Charles Cerise, Robert Cerise, Bruce Ashley, Cutshall Ashley -
Seth Roca, Alec Maraldo, Andrew Gruntz, Will Shropshire, Roberto Rocha, and Nathan Pajares -
Max Drury, Thomas Curry, James Busenlener, Jackson Butterbaugh -
Jack Vollenweider with parents, Shelly and John -
Henry McAloon with mother, Elizabeth -
William Brown, Will Hite, and Jackson Abadie -
Seth Silva with parents, Donna and Carl -
Seniors Gregory Buisson, Cooper Arnold, Ben Brodnax, Benton Moore, John Kuebel, Andrew Kuebel, and Dylan McKeough -
Jarrett Orr, Jack Vollenweider, Jonathan Arnold, James Bradford, and David Blosser -
Andrew Black with parents, Anne and Andrew -
Matthew Frischhertz with parents, Lori and Kevin -
Trent Greco with parents, Salvatore and Lynette -
Cooper Arnold, Matthew Frischhertz, Dylan McKeough, and Gregory Buisson
