1. baccalaureate mass
responses

2. introduction & processional
The graduates will remain standing upon
reaching their respective places
PRIEST: In the name of the + Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
ALL : Amen. (Hands in the prayer
position )
Emphasize the proper way of doing the
sign of the cross. all at the same time

3. If you, O LORD, mark iniquities,
LORD, who can stand?
But with you is forgiveness,
that you may be revered.
R. If you, O Lord, mark
iniquities, who can stand?

4. 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 also with you.

5. penitential rite
PRIEST: Coming together as God's family,
with confidence let us ask the Father's
forgiveness, for he is full of gentleness and
compassion.
PRIEST: Lord, we have sinned against you:
Lord, have mercy.
ALL: Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST: Lord, show us your mercy and love.
ALL: And grant us your salvation.

6. PRIEST: May almighty God
have mercy on us, forgive us our
sins, and bring us to everlasting
life.
ALL: Amen.

7. opening prayer
PRIEST: Let us pray
Lord, our God, in You, past,
present and future are brought
together in great hope.......We ask
this through Christ, our Lord.
ALL: Amen. (After the word
amen hands down)

8. COMMENTATOR: Please be
seated for the Liturgy of the
Word. (all pupils will be seated
at the same time. Hands on
their lap.)

9. liturgy of the word
A Reading from.....
This is the Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God

10. RESPONSORIAL PSALM
LET OUR RESPONSE BE:
All: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who
can stand?

11. Out of the depths I cry to you, O
LORD;
LORD, hear my voice! Let your ears
be attentive to my voice in
supplication
All: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities,
who can stand?

12. COMMENTATOR: Please stand to honor
the holy gospel. (All stand at the same time
ALL : Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus
Christ.
COMMENTATOR: I am the light of the
world, says the Lord; Whoever follows me
will have the light of life.
ALL: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus
Christ.

13. PRIEST: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRIEST: A reading from the holy
gospel + according to....
ALL: Glory to you, O Lord. (3 small
crosses all at the same time then
keep hands in the prayer position)

14. PRIEST: .... This is the gospel of
the Lord.
ALL: Praise to you, Lord Jesus
Christ.
COMMENTATOR: Please be
seated for the homily. (The pupils
will sit down all at the same time
& keep hands on their lap)

15. HOMILY: All pupils are reminded to
listen very well, no talking
COMMENTATOR: Please stand for
the prayers of the faithful. (all pupils
will Stand at the same time then prayer
position. those who are assigned to
read the prayers of the faithful will go
to their respective podium & offerers
go to the middle aisle)

16. 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.
COMMENTATOR: Please repeat.
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

17. PUPIL 1: For our Church leaders especially Pope
Benedict XVI, 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.
PUPIL 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.

18. PUPIL 3: For the Brothers of the Christian
Schools: 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

19. PUPIL 5: For young men in our Lasallian 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 by following the footsteps of our founder, St. John
Baptist De La Salle, we pray...
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
PUPIL 6: For our teachers: 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.

20. PUPIL 7: For all who will receive awards of
recognition today: may they realize the value of the
integral Lasallian education they have received and
continue to live it out in their lives, we pray...
ALL: LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.
PUPIL 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.

21. 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 Presentation of the
Gifts.(Pupils will be seated all at
the same time)

22. liturgy of the eucharist
PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS
COMMENTATOR: Please stand. (Stand at the
same time)
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
Church.

23. 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.

24. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
PRIEST: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
PRIEST: Lift up your hearts.
ALL: We lift them up to the Lord.
PRIEST: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
ALL: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

25. 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, God of power and might
Heaven and earth are filled with your glory,
Hosanna in the highest.
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26. PRIEST : Father, you are always thinking about your
people; you never forget us. You sent your Son Jesus, who
gave his life for us and who came to save us. He cured
sick people; he cared for those who were poor and wept
with those who were sad. He forgave sinners and taught us
to forgive each other. He loved everyone and showed us
how to be kind. He took children in his arms and blessed
them. So we are glad to sing…
ALL: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the
Lord
Hosanna in the highest.
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27. PRIEST: God our Father, all over the world your people praise you. So
now we pray with the whole Church: with Benedict XVI, our Pope and
Gaudencio, our archbishop and all bishops. In heaven the Blessed Virgin
Mary, the apostles and all the saints always sing your praise. Now we join
with them and with the angels to adore you as we sing…
ALL: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
God of power and might
Heaven and earth filled with 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
Hosanna, Hosanna most high!
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28. PRIEST: God our Father, you are most holy and
we want to show you that we are grateful. . Let us
proclaim our faith.
ALL: We remember how you loved us, through
your death and still we
celebrate for you are with us here and we believe
that we will
see you when you come in your glory Lord, we
remember, we celebrate, we believe.
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29. 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.
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30. COMMUNION RITE
PRIEST: Let us pray with confidence to the
Father in the words our Savior gave us.
ALL :
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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31. 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 grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live forever and ever.
ALL: Amen. The graduates will go down and meet their parents
PRIEST:The peace of the Lord be with you always.
ALL: And also with you.
PRIEST: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
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32. PRIEST:This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the
world.
Happy are those who are called to his supper.
ALL: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,only say the word
and I shall be healed.
COMMENTATOR: Let us now listen to the inspirational message
from our Brother President, Br. Felipe C. Belleza, Jr.
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33. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
COMMENTATOR : Please stand. Stand at the
same time then in prayer position
PRIEST: Let us pray, Father, may this holy
communion give us strengththat we will not be
afraid to continue on our journey in your love and .
We ask this through Christ Our Lord.
ALL: .
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34. BLESSING OF CERTIFICATES
PRIEST: Lord, your spirit of wisdom fills the earth and teaches us your ways. Look
upon these certificates and the pupils who will receive them. May they persevere in their
studies and grant them the desire to learn all things well. Grant that they will follow
Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth and the Life. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
ALL: Amen.
CONCLUDING RITE
BLESSING & DISMISSAL
PRIEST: bow your heads and pray for God's blessing. Bow at the same timeWe ask this,
through Christ, our Lord.
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35. PRIEST: May almighty God bless you, + the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
ALL : Amen
PRIEST: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
ALL : Thanks be to God. Hands down
COMMENTATOR: St. John Baptist de La Salle
ALL : Pray for us.
COMMENTATOR: Live Jesus in our hearts.
ALL : Forever
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36. Living the Lasallian Spirit
“I will continue, O my God, to do all
my actions for the love of you”
Inducting Officer : Mr. Virgilio M. Vasquez
President
La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association
ACCEPTANCE OF THE LSGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INDUCTION PLEDGE
As a graduate of La Salle Green Hills, / I _________, / being eligible / for admission to membership / in
the La Salle Green Hills Alumni Association, / do hereby solemnly declare that I will, / to the best of my