CBC Fremantle celebrated the journey of the Class of 2023 with a special evening on Friday. 
The night began with a traditional thanksgiving Mass at St Patrick's Basilica, which has played host to many key spiritual celebrations over the gentlemen's time at the College.
Graduands commenced the Mass by bringing forward symbols of their journey and placing them around the altar, representing the many different ways they will remember their time at CBC.
Addressing tomorrow's gentlemen, Fr Slawek encouraged every student to spread what they have learnt during their time at CBC Fremantle with the world, and to continue to develop their relationship with God, through good times and bad.
The graduands gathered on the altar to pray together for their future growth and endeavours.
After a final rendition of the much-loved Edmund Rice Anthem, the Class of 2023, with their families and friends, made the short walk to the College under a setting sun to begin their Graduation Ceremony.
Despite the pressures of exams, apprenticeships and work, Year 12 Music students found the time to rehearse for their final performances at the College. Joined by Mr Shane Mancuso on alto saxophone, the band of CBC brothers entertained the audience with Sway by Ruiz and Demetrio, highlighting their musical journey under the direction of their ensemble directors and instrument tutors.
In one of the most poignant moments of the evening, graduands, Ettiene Foury and Owen Goodwin each shared a symbol of their journey, as they reflected on their time at the College.
The Class of 2023, was then formally presented to the community with each gentleman accepting a graduation folder from Principal, Ms Jenny Knox, and a blessing from Fr Slawek, before being congratulated by CBC Alumni Association President, Mr Terry Iannello, and signing the Graduation Book with the assistance of Old Boy Guiseppe D'Alessandro, who is also a member of the College's Maintenance Team.
The 11 young men who left the College prior to graduation to continue their education vocationally were also honoured at the ceremony, crossing the stage to be congratulated and blessed like their peers, and to sign their name alongside generations of past CBC students.
Tomorrow's gentlemen then gathered on stage one final time, as their graduation was celebrated with applause and admiration.
Ms Knox then addressed the community, where she spoke of the need to disconnect from time to time from our digital world, and take the time to be present and appreciate what is in front of us.
Each gentleman then presented their parents with a letter of thanks, written in reflection of the journey each boy and their family has undertaken with the College.
College Captain Jack Sullivan delivered the final address of the evening, reflecting on his development at CBC and thanked teachers, allied staff, and parents, acknowledging that all played a part in the Year 12's journey.
To close the evening, supper was served and the community relaxed and mingled, relishing the achievements of the Class of 2023.
To view the extended gallery from the Graduation Mass and Ceremony, please click here.
