Explain How Your Testimony Calls You To Be A Role Model

1. An important part of the role of any CYC employee is witnessing to their love for Jesus and the power of faith in their lives. Briefly describe part of your testimony. Explain how your testimony calls you to be a role model. If you are a returning staff, please share specifically developments from the last year.

I grew up in a Catholic home. Always attended mass on Sundays, prayed before bed, and was an altar server for many years. It was in high school that my faith developed. I was involved in STAT, our teen youth group, and attended many events with my priest Fr. Ray such as dinners, fairways for fathers, and others. STAT was a fantastic opportunity and I am very happy I was involved during my high school years. We analyzed our faith
The events were very educational and I learned a lot. College was a brand new experience for me. I attend the Newman Center of campus for mass, and it is a great experience. It helps one grow in their faith with a community of their peers. It leads to great friendships with likeminded people. All of these opportunities presented to me during my life led me to have a great faith life and great relationship with god. However, nothing compares to my experience at Catholic Youth Camp!! I camped for 2 years and counseled for 5. Camp has a major influence on my life. I always loved camp. Going as camper was so much fun and I had a great time. I would grow in my faith, and make new friends. When I became a counselor I was uncertain if I would like it at first because it would be a different experience. However, very quickly I found that it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Being a counselor gave you the opportunity to help the kids and possibly change lives. It was great to see the kids growing in their faiths throughout the week, and I felt like I got more out of counseling than I ever did camping. Not only do you help children grow in their faith, and have tons