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Mass of the Holy Spirit fosters unity and inspires artistic expression

9/25/2014

On September 24, our community gathered together to celebrate the "official" beginning of the new school year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit. This long-held tradition anchors students and faculty alike, and is celebrated amongst many educational institutions with Catholic roots across the country. At Marymount, we view this gathering as a means to solidify our commitment to a productive and enriching school year. This year, many moments of the Mass were incredibly meaningful, especially the joint performance featuring our student Orchestra, Choir, Dancers and select soloists, performing a unique rendition of "When You Believe". As a community, we reflected on the special moments shared over the past Retreat Week and also looked ahead to the year to come.

To conclude the Mass and ceremony, the community offered special blessings for the students to carry with them through the school year. Click READ MORE to view the blessings.

To the Class of 2018:

We pray that you become a community of learners who embody the mission of the RSHM in your actions, conversations and class work. We pray for strong friendships, curiosity and dedication to improving your mind, body and spirit.

To the Class of 2017:

We pray that you continue to grow in confidence as you engage more deeply in your work, challenge your assumptions and further discover who you are as individuals and as a community of learners. We pray for a deepening of friendships, a commitment to your community and a genuine love for Marymount and one another.

To the Class of 2016:

We pray that you have grace in the midst of intellectual challenges and a discovery of passion and purpose. May your deepened relationships provide support for one another, may your confidence grow and your passion for learning and social action strengthen.

To the Class of 2015:

We pray that you will be bold and graceful leaders of our school. Continue to seek knowledge, understanding and passion. May the foundation you have built at Marymount give you confidence to engage your world now and in the future.

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