What a weird school year that each of you have now survived. It was unlike any year in the school’s history. Instead of seeing faces we got used to seeing masks, instead of eating lunch in the make shift cafeteria that is a mini gym you ate your meals inside of your classroom, and instead of Masses held as a student body you were separated by six feet.
Despite all that has changed this past year there is a lot which has not changed. That would be “veritas” which we know in English as “truth.” Throughout this year this school has continued to strive for academic excellence rooted in our Catholic tradition. God is the unchanging link that has made this year just like any other year. Thus you continued to encounter Him in your studies, in prayer, in the mercy that is the sacrament of confession, and in the Most Holy Eucharist.
Hopefully, you will continue to pursue truth once you leave this hollowed place. God is the unchanging link that you need to allow into your life. We celebrate with you on this the day of your graduation, but at the same time I remind you of the seriousness which lies ahead. Continue to use all that you have learned from this school to assist you in your daily life. Do not allow yourself to become too busy for God or for the faith that we celebrate. Truly this a day for rejoicing and thus let us always give glory to God for the many gifts that He has bestowed upon us.
