Around 700 pupils attended Mass at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh as they prepare to go to high school later this year.
Two St Peter's pupils with the school banner before Mass at St Mary's Cathedral.
Highlighting the Feast of Annunciation, Archbishop Cushley urged them to imitate Our Lady in following God's will.
Around 700 pupils and staff atteneded the Mass at St Mary's Cathedral.
He said: "Just like Our Lady, have an open heart to all the wonderful opportunities that will be put before you in secondary school. Place yourself in God's hands and be open to His will; do it willingly, openly and cheerfully. God bless you all."
Pupils from St David's Primary, Pilton.
Each year, Primary 7 pupils from across Edinburgh are invited to the Mass as part of their transition to High School.
St Mark's Primary, Edinburgh.
They are also joined by senior pupils from the three local high schools.
Pupils process through the Cathedral showing their school banners and participate in the ministries of the Mass.
Pupils from St Augustine's High School, Edinburgh, outside the Cathedral.

Melissa Gavan, Primary School Advisor for the Archdiocese, said: “It was wonderful to see the P7 pupils coming together to celebrate Mass on the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord.

"To include this in their transition programme shows dedication to Catholic education and the importance of faith in their educational journey.”