The Beginning of the End

The youth here never cease to amaze me! For our junior high youth group a couple weeks ago we had a time of Adoration, during which we invited the youth to approach the Blessed Sacrament on the altar and sign cards as a physical sign of their commitment to living their lives for Christ. As soon as the invitation was made, the first person got up and started walking towards Jesus, and before she made it all the way there, about 7 other youth rushed from their spots and started running towards Jesus, eager to commit themselves to Christ! It was absolutely beautiful. Many youth also received the Sacrament of Reconciliation that night too. I am so thankful for all that God has been doing in the lives of these youth this year!

For Easter we spent the entire day with one of the families in the area. It was beautiful out and we spent the afternoon outside walking to their cabane à sucre (sugar shack) and we spent some time exploring. We all had supper together and then we spent some time doing music together before heading back to our host families.

Last night was our last senior high school youth group and we spent the night empowering the youth to continue their faith journey even after we leave. We had an obstacle course that encouraged teamwork among them. We talked a little bit about the way society views youth these days and the way that we’re called to rise above those stereotypes and dare to do great things and make the world a better place. Paul shared a bit of Pope Saint John Paul IIs love for youth and then we invited the youth to join us in the Church and choose one of his quotes off the wall that inspire them and reflect on it during prayer time. The youth were so responsive to the message and it was a great way to end the year with this group of youth.  

God bless,

Katelyn Sutton

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