Mass of Appreciation

Traditions run deeply at Visitation. One of the most precious of these is the Mass of Appreciation, certainly a newer tradition in light of its 9-year life span thus far within the 135 year life of the school. This special liturgy happened this past Friday.

Attending this Mass were students from first grade through twelfth, faculty, staff, Sisters, friends, grandparents of Upper School students, and benefactors from across the years. Having this opportunity to worship together – to offer our collective gratitude for all of the efforts offered to sustain our school over time – is a real blessing.

As well, at this liturgy we ask for special blessings upon our seniors and sixth grade boys, who will be embarking upon learning adventures beyond Visitation next year. We pray, too, for those within our faculty and staff who are moving on to their next life chapter. All in all, this touching gathering underscores the sense of community that abounds at Visitation and the degree to which saying thank-you is a part of school life.