Here’s
a graduation blessing from the National
Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry.
Graduation Blessing
Before
you were even formed, God knew you.
While
in your Mother's womb, God named you.
At
your birth, God's breath filled you with life.
Today
we celebrate what you have become
at
this moment in time.
And
so we pray,
God
of our beginnings,
We
thank you for the gifts of these graduates;
their
excitement, their awesome wonder and curiosity,
their
open speech and encouraging words.
Their
contributions have blessed and challenged us,
and
we have become a richer
and
more diverse community because of them.
As
they step forward into the world that awaits,
comfort
their fears with the full knowledge of your divine presence.
Strengthen
their resolve to walk in the footsteps of Jesus
as
modern-day disciples in a world that needs their spirit.
Guide
their feet as they move through life,
protecting
them from the pitfalls of darkness
while
they help to lead future generations
into
the warmth and promise of your light.
We
ask this blessing upon each of them,
In
the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
~
from the National Federation of Catholic
Youth Ministry. http://www.nfcym.org/
