HUNTERSVILLE — Christ the King High School’s graduating class of 2023 gathered for a special Baccalaureate Mass at St. Mark Church in Huntersville May 22 celebrated by Christ the King’s Chaplain Father John Putnam and Father Aaron Huber.
Father Huber reminded graduates that as they are scattered throughout the world when they leave Christ the King, they take with them the mission to share Jesus’ message with others and are armed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit in fulfilling that mission.
“How many commencements have you heard in which everyone talks about how they're going to go out and tackle the universe and take charge and climb and pursue and conquer?” Father Huber asked in his homily.
“You can. You can do that. But there's only one way to truly conquer — with the Holy Spirit. The spirit of fortitude, counsel, piety, fear of the Lord, wisdom, understanding and knowledge.
“This Spirit is the one that Christ the King Catholic High School has been at the service of. It’s been the mission of Christ the King to create crusaders so that you can go out into the four corners of the world, and you won't have to be alone.
“You too can be conquerors, but not on your own. And you will have peace in Christ the King because Christ is with the Father, and we will have peace in Him because He has sent us His Holy Spirit.”
The 83 students celebrated their commencement May 23.
— Catholic News Herald. Photos provided by Nicole Seeling and Amy Burger
