SCRIPT FOR COMMENCEMENT, COMMISSIONING, AND GRADUATION

CEREMONIES

Theme: Witnesses to the Mission: Catechists as God's Gift of Love for Others

October 9, 2020
CTRL BATCH 25

Masters of Ceremonies:
MC1 – Mr. JHOMAR LOZANO
MC 2 – Dr. FRANCINE ROSE BOFILL

[SCREEN SHARE – LOOP OF PRIVACY NOTICE AND POSTER]

Privacy Notice for the Online Ceremonies

MC1: A pleasant afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Before we begin these joyous
ceremonies, may we remind all our guests of the following:

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[STANDBY TECH]
Start of the Program

MC 1: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Commencement,

Commissioning, and Graduation Ceremonies of the Certificate in Teaching
Religion Program. I am Mr. Jhomar Lozano, and with me is Dr. Francine Rose
Bofill. We are your hosts for today’s program.
MC 1: This day marks a very special occasion for the Theology and Religious
Education Department since today is a celebration of significant events for
CTRL. We celebrate today the Work of the Spirit on the graduating students of
Batch 25, who shared their time, talents, and gifts in responding to the call to
become catechists. We will also have the commissioning and turn-over
ceremony of Batch 26.
MC 2: We also recognize today the presence of the CTRL Batch 27, who, despite the
challenges brought by the pandemic, still heeded God’s call to become teachers
of the faith. With open arms, we welcome you to the family.
Now, to formally start the program, please place your right hand over your heart
for the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.

[PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM]

MC 2: As we begin this momentous event, let us hear the opening message from the
Officer-in-charge of the Theology and Religious Education Department, Dr.
Lysander E. Rivera

[OPENING REMARKS VIDEO]

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MC 2: Thank you, Dr. Rivera for your wonderful and inspiring message.
Now let us move to the presentation and confirmation of Graduates, as well as
the Receiving of Certificates.
To do the honors, may we call the coordinator of the CTRL Program, Dr.
Dorothy Javier-Martinez to present the names, and our TRED OIC, Dr. Lysander
E. Rivera to confirm the graduates of Certificate in Teaching Religion Batch 25.
May we also request Sr. Auria Arabit, SdP, the Graduate Studies Program
Coordinator of the Theology and Religious Education Department, to read the
contents of the Certificates.

[BG SONG – GRADUATION]

[PRESENTATION AND CONFIRMATION OF GRADUATES]
[RECEIVING OF CERTIFICATES]
* [pledge of commitment] *
* [special video presentation of B25] *

MC 1: Thank you very much and congratulations to the CTRL Batch 25 Graduates.

Now, to lead the batch in reciting the Pledge of Commitment, may I call in Ms.
Noelle Ysabelle Amurao, Class President of CERTREL Batch 25.

* [pledge of commitment] *

At this juncture, we will be witnessing another important and symbolic event: the
turn-over ceremony of CTRL Batch 25 to Batch 26. This ceremony symbolizes
the passing on of the Lasallian responsibility and legacy to teach minds, touch
hearts and transform lives.

* [TURN-OVER CEREMONY] *

MC 1: To express her message of gratitude, let us hear from Mr. Alex O. Gesmundo,
the representative of CTRL Batch 25.

[WORD OF GRATITUDE VIDEO – MR. ALEX GESMUNDO]

MC 1: Thank you, Mr. Gesmundo. Your message is truly heartwarming.

And now, to convey her message of acceptance, let us hear from Ms. Danilyn
Gapas, the President of Batch 26.

[WORD OF GRATITUDE VIDEO – MS. DANILY GAPAS]

MC 2: Thank you, Ms. Danilyn. Your message is truly remarkable.

At this juncture, we will witness the special video presentation prepared by the
CTRL Batch 25 Graduates. This video is an expression of *(depends on what
kind of video they’ll present)*. With joy and pleasure in our hearts, let us all
watch this.

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 [B25 VIDEO PRESENTATION]

MC 2: Thank you, CTRL Batch 25 for your amazing presentation and once again,
congratulations! May you continue to be achievers for God and the country as
you teach minds, touch hearts, and transform lives through the catechetical and
religious education ministry entrusted to you.
And now, let us listen to Sr. Auria U. Arabit, SdP for the closing remarks.

[CLOSING REMARKS VIDEO-SR AU]

MC 2: Thank you for that encouraging message, Dr. Brazal. Now, with pride and honor,
let us all sing our Alma Mater Hymn. This will be followed by the One La Salle
Prayer. After this will be the group picture taking of the graduates.

[ALMA MATER HYMN]

[ONE LA SALLE PRAYER]

[GROUP PICTURE TAKING]

[IN CHARGE: MAMU, JEN, YSA]

MC 1: There you have it ladies and gentlemen. We would like to thank everyone for
participating and making this day extra special for us. Congratulations to all the
graduates!
Again, this has been Lani Domingo and Mark Francis Toledo, your hosts for
today’s program. Thank you and enjoy the rest of the day.