Commencement
Baccalaureate Mass
The Baccalaureate Mass will be held in the MAIN GYM at 5:30 pm on Friday, May 24th.
REMINDER TO SENIORS: Please arrive at GARIN GYM by 4:30 pm.
Students MUST wear their graduation gowns. Do not bring your caps.
Guests needing assistance to their seats at the Baccalaureate Mass may request this by clicking on Assisted Seating in the navigation bar. Those needing assistance may bring one escort with them and must check-in at the Capurro Plaza Entrance ONLY. They and their guest will be checked-in and allowed to enter the gym beginning at 4:30 pm.
General seating for the Mass begins at 5:00 pm through the Capurro Plaza Entrance only. Once inside, seating is open.
Masks are optional for this event. Subject to change.
Baccalaureate Mass Reception
We are once again pleased to invite you to attend the Baccalaureate Mass Reception. The reception will take place immediately following the Baccalaureate Mass in the Invaldi Student Center. This a wonderful time to celebrate and mingle with the Class of 2024 and their families.
Although no tickets are needed for this event, we ask that you please RSVP by May 2nd for planning purposes. Graduates and all those attending the mass are welcome.
Graduation at the Paramount Theatre
Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2024 will be held at the historic PARAMOUNT THEATRE in Oakland on Sunday, May 26th at 10:00 am.
All guests (3 years and older) attending the Graduation Ceremony must have a ticket. Each family will receive 6 tickets at the Senior Parent/Guardian Graduation Information Meeting on May 1st. You may request additional tickets by clicking on Commencement Tickets. The number of additional tickets you receive will be based on the number of requests made.
Guests needing assistance to their seats at the Graduation Ceremony may request assisted seating by clicking on Assisted Seating in the navigation bar. This is separate from the Mass request. Those needing assistance may bring one (1) escort with them and must check-in at the main entrance of the theatre on Broadway. They and their guest will be checked-in and allowed to enter the theatre beginning at 8:45 am. Only those named on the list will be allowed in early.
General seating for the graduation begins at 9:00 am through main doors of the theatre on Broadway. Once inside, seating is open.
ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE A TICKET
STUDENTS are to arrive on the 21st Street at 8:30 am in their cap & gown.
Masks are optional for this event, but please wear one if you are more comfortable. Subject to change by the Paramount Theatre or Moreau Catholic High School.
The following items (or similar items) will not be allowed in for either event:
- Large photo posters/Fat Heads
- Air horns or noisemakers
- Balloons
- Tripods or selfie-sticks
- Glitter, silly string, confetti, or streamers
- Beach balls
- Food or drink
- Candy or food related leis or necklaces
Parking is available in a few locations near the theatre. The Paramount highly suggests carpooling as much as possible or taking public transportation.
BART: The 19th Street BART Station is less than 100 feet away from the Paramount Theatre. Take BART to the 19th Street Station. Exit at 20th & Broadway. The main entrance to the Paramount Theatre is up one-half block on Broadway.
If public transportation is not feasible, the closest parking lots are:
- Telegraph Plaza Garage located at 21st Street and Telegraph Avenue - (garage entrance located on Telegraph Avenue)
- 20th Street and Telegraph Avenue - (lot entrance located on Telegraph Avenue)
- Valley Street between West Grand and 22nd Street (lot entrance located on Valley Street)
Parking rates vary for each lot, please check with the lot for rates. Please also check the Paramount Theatre brochure for more information.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding graduation, please feel free to contact Ms. Nichole McGowan at nmcgowan@moreaucatholic.org. Thank you.
Commencement Attire for Graduates
Approved attire for both the Baccalaureate Mass and the Graduation Ceremony is as follows:
- Dresses
- Skirts
- Dress Slacks
- Shirts
- Ties
- Dress Shoes
- Comfortable and manageable heels
- Baccalaureate Mass – Graduates are to wear gown only
- Graduation Ceremony – Graduates are to wear cap & gown (make sure cap is secured).
Students not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to participate in these events. Although we will be in the gym on Friday evening, the decorum for Mass should be reverent, as appropriate for a religious service.
Gowns are to remain zipped up during both events.
Loaner Laptop Return
Seniors who have a loaner laptop MUST return the laptop and charger to the Tech Office prior to graduation practice on May 23rd in order to receive their cap and gown. Both laptop and charger must be in good working order and free from damage.
If either the laptop or charger is damaged or missing, the cap & gown will be held and a deductible must be paid. If you anticipate any issues with the condition of the loaner equipment, it would be most beneficial to address them with the tech department before the last day of school. Questions regarding the loaner laptop return policy may be addressed to Eric Ross at eross@moreaucatholic.org.