CHARLOTTE — Graduates of the Class of 2024 – 434 in total – at all four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Charlotte are attending baccalaureate Masses to give thanks to God before their graduation ceremonies this month.
At St. Mark Church in Huntersville, Christ the King High School’s Class of 2024 gathered for a baccalaureate Mass May 22, marking the end of an incredible journey rooted in faith, community and the Eucharist.
In his homily, Father Aaron Huber reminded the graduates, “If the Lord wills, He empowers you to do. He affords you opportunities of greatness. He has given you gifts to help you better interpret the times to come. The impact of your experiences here at Christ the King will last an eternity. Be bold, Crusaders. Be bearers of light in a world of darkness. Go do mighty things in the name of Christ the King.”
The entire community joined in celebrating the seniors. Crusader students served as altar servers and lectors, CTK alum Connor White served, alum Miguel Villalobos sang, and the Mass was presided over by current chaplain Father Huber and former chaplain Father John Putnam.
At St. Matthew Church in Charlotte, Charlotte Catholic High School graduates gathered to pray together prior to walking across Bojangles’ Coliseum stage in Charlotte.
Bishop McGuinness High School in Kernersville held its baccalaureate Mass at Holy Cross Church in Kernersville on May 23.
Canongate Catholic High School in Arden will hold its baccalaureate Mass and graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at St. Barnabas Church in Arden.
— Catholic News Herald. Photos provided
