Who are we? In 2011, a group of Romeo parents and pastors formed the Romeo Baccalaureate Committee in response to concerns that Romeo High School no longer held a baccalaureate service for its graduating class. Although we are a ministry of Romeo United Methodist Church, the committee has its own members and raises its own funding.
What do we do? The Romeo Baccalaureate Committee, in partnership with the Romeo High School's Youth For Christ/STATIC (Students Taking Action Together in Christ), privately sponsors the Baccalaureate service for graduating Romeo High School seniors. 2021 will be the tenth baccalaureate we've sponsored. Normally, after the service, a reception is held for seniors and their parents and guests. While everyone enjoys punch, cake, and other desserts and baked goods, a drawing is held for the seniors, where they have a chance to win gifts or gift cards donated by local restaurants and businesses. In 2019, three senior each won one of the grand prizes donated by the Romeo Area Kiwanis and the Romeo Baccalaureate Committee--$250 Visa Gift Cards to help with college/career expenses!
However, due to Covid-19, the 2021 baccalaureate will be a bit different. We'll have it outdoors at Barnabo Field and won't have the reception this year.
When do we do it? The Baccalaureate service for Romeo High School is held a few days before graduation. However, the baccalaureate committee begins meeting in January to ensure that we have plenty of time to plan the best service possible.
Where do we do it? Normally we hold baccalaureate at Romeo High School. This year, due to Covid-19 and indoor restrictions, we'll hold the service at Barnabo Field on June 7th, with a rain date of June 8th.
Why do we do it? Baccalaureate is a Christian service designed to honor graduating seniors. Because high schools can no longer sponsor baccalaureate, it is up to groups such as the Romeo Baccalaureate Committee and YFC/STATIC to privately sponsor this important service so that graduating seniors can come together as a group and receive prayer and a blessing before going out into the world.
How do we do it? First, lots of prayer! Second, lots of help and support. We receive our funding from area churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals. We also receive a lot of donations, including baked goods supplied by senior parents,local orchards, and churches; Bibles for each student; and gifts or gift cards from local businesses to be given away at the drawing. In addition, everyone involved in the service and reception is a volunteer.
How can you sign up? Romeo High School graduating senior and their families and guests can sign up for Baccalaureate 2021 by clicking HERE or on our SIGN UP page.
How can you contact us? If you have any questions, would like to give a donation, or would like information about how you can help with the Romeo High School Baccalaureate Service, please click on our Contact Us page. If you include your number and a message that you'd like someone to call you, we'll be in touch with you soon.
However, due to Covid-19, the 2021 baccalaureate will be a bit different. We'll have it outdoors at Barnabo Field and won't have the reception this year.
When do we do it? The Baccalaureate service for Romeo High School is held a few days before graduation. However, the baccalaureate committee begins meeting in January to ensure that we have plenty of time to plan the best service possible.
Where do we do it? Normally we hold baccalaureate at Romeo High School. This year, due to Covid-19 and indoor restrictions, we'll hold the service at Barnabo Field on June 7th, with a rain date of June 8th.
Why do we do it? Baccalaureate is a Christian service designed to honor graduating seniors. Because high schools can no longer sponsor baccalaureate, it is up to groups such as the Romeo Baccalaureate Committee and YFC/STATIC to privately sponsor this important service so that graduating seniors can come together as a group and receive prayer and a blessing before going out into the world.
How do we do it? First, lots of prayer! Second, lots of help and support. We receive our funding from area churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals. We also receive a lot of donations, including baked goods supplied by senior parents,local orchards, and churches; Bibles for each student; and gifts or gift cards from local businesses to be given away at the drawing. In addition, everyone involved in the service and reception is a volunteer.
How can you sign up? Romeo High School graduating senior and their families and guests can sign up for Baccalaureate 2021 by clicking HERE or on our SIGN UP page.
How can you contact us? If you have any questions, would like to give a donation, or would like information about how you can help with the Romeo High School Baccalaureate Service, please click on our Contact Us page. If you include your number and a message that you'd like someone to call you, we'll be in touch with you soon.
