Class of 2026 Living Rosary
- Date: October 8, 2025 – Tuesday
- Time: 9:30 am
- Place: BCHS Main Gym
The Living Rosary is the longest-standing tradition at Bishop Chatard, initiated by the first graduating class at BCHS. This will be the 60th Living Rosary in the school’s history. The seniors ‘become’ the rosary as the community together prays the mysteries. The ceremony honors Mary, Queen of Heaven, as the patroness of our school and announces the formal beginning of the senior year in prayer to Mary.
All seniors, including those who are not Catholic, are encouraged and expected to join in this celebration. Parents of seniors are invited to join us for this event and a reception will follow in the cafeteria. Seniors are dismissed for the day following the reception.
Details will be posted in early September.
Senior Dress Code
Gentlemen:
Solid white shirt and tie (sports jacket or suit jacket is worn only for the Living Rosary), dark
dress pants with a belt (pants should be navy blue, black or charcoal), dark colored socks and
dress leather shoes. Boys should be groomed and clean-shaven. No facial jewelry.
Ladies:
- Option A: A dark, solid color (navy blue, black or charcoal) dress with sleeves or wide (3+
inches) straps (no strapless dresses, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines or backless dresses).
No dresses that have large slits (a 2 – 3 inch slit is fine), uneven hemlines or are too tight or
form fitting. The hem of the dress must extend to the top of the kneecap. - Option B: A loose-fitting (not transparent) white or black top or blouse (with sleeves) and dark
slacks. No capri or tight-fitting slacks, yoga pants or leggings - Option C: A loose-fitting (not transparent) white or black top or blouse (with sleeves) and
classic A-line dark solid skirt. The skirt must not be tight-fitting. The hem of the skirt must
extend to the top of the kneecap. A small slit (2 – 3 inches) is acceptable. - Hair should be well-groomed. No facial jewelry or large dangling earrings. Dress shoes are
required (no sneakers). Shoes should be dark or neutral in color. Open-toed shoes are
acceptable. No flip flops, clogs or boots. Flat or low-heeled shoes are required for Living
Rosary.
Questions about dress codes? Contact Mr. Hasty at jhasty@bishopchatard.org