In just week from today, I have the opportunity to travel to Rio de Janiero, Brazil with 10 of my teens and 3 other adult chaperones. I cannot even began to tell you all how excited I am! The theme of WYD 2013 is “Go make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19), which I believe… [Read More]
A Weekend with Almost 2,500 Teenagers? It Wasn’t as Scary as it Sounds…
Spending a weekend with a couple of thousand teenagers in one building is possibly one of the scariest scenarios for the average population. Add blaring loud music, sleep deprivation, and long lines to eat meals—are you terrified yet? But, what if I was to explain that during this weekend, the teens were all there doing… [Read More]
Confirmation and Chocolate Milk?
Spring is almost here, and for many parishes, that means celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. I know that here at Holy Family Parish we have already started Confirmation classes even though we won’t celebrate Confirmation until November. Having started working here only two months ago, I have observed only two of the classes which the… [Read More]
“The Perfect Love” just in time for Valentine’s Day
So today is Valentine’s Day. I remember when I was in middle and high school, my group of friends would go bowling and bring fancy decorated bags/boxes for later exchanging those little pre-maid valentines you get at Wal-Mart. Of course, later on, I would sort through them looking for one from whichever guy I was… [Read More]
Social Media and the Full Impact of the Gospel
Technology. The definition from the Dictionary (as cited from http://www.dictionary.com) tech·nol·o·gy [tek-nol-uh-jee] noun: 1. the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science. Everywhere we look at any time throughout the… [Read More]