Sights & Sounds: Catholic Elementary Schools Celebrate Eighth-Grade Graduates

Catholic elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of Newark marked the close of the academic year by honoring their eighth-grade graduates during graduation ceremonies.

Joined by family, friends, faculty, clergy, and classmates, students celebrated this important milestone as they prepared to begin the next chapter of their educational journey.

You can find more photos of the Archdiocese of Newark’s 2025 high schools graduating classes here.

Each week, Jersey Catholic features the rich and inspiring “Sights & Sounds” of the Archdiocese of Newark. Visit us regularly to explore our vibrant parishes, sacred artworks, historic landmarks, and the faithful men, women, and youth who bring our Catholic community to life.

Featured image: Students from Our Lady of the Lake School in Verona, NJ celebrate their graduation.