Oh Loving and merciful God, we praise and thank you for we are here to celebrate our

first batch reunion in this world. We have left the friendly confines of Good Shepherd
Mountain Maid Training Center on a journey full of victories and defeats, joys and
sorrows, a journey that has taught us how precious each day is. We didn’t learn
everything we needed to know since the day we exist in this world. We are all still
students in the school of life, and we thank you for what we have learned and are
learning from each other.

Just as our long ago dream has come and not an end, this get together is another new
beginning. It is an opportunity to share memories and laughter, to be inspired by the
contributions we are making collectively and as individuals to the betterment of life on
this planet. We know it is not up to us to solve the world’s problems, and that’s a very
good thing; but it is up to us to be the best citizens, friends, parents, grandparents,
spouses and partners we can be. Help us always use what we have learned and are
learning to leave a positive legacy behind for those who follow in our footsteps.

We express our gratitude for this institutions and staff who put up with us, we give
thanks for the batch mates and spouses who worked hard to make this reunion
possible, and now we ask your blessing on the occasion we are about to begin and the
fellowship we share to each and every one.

For all that has been we say thanks, and for all that is yet to be, we say in the name of
our Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen.