Youth
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Gracie Breaux School: St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic School Grade: 7th Church parish: St. Gregory Barbarigo Describe your family unit: Kristy, mother; Keith, father; Cooper, brother Favorite Hobby: Volleyball Favorite Movie: Mary Poppins Favorite T.V. Show: America’s Got Talent Favorite Genre of Music: Pop
What are some of the things you will be doing to strengthen your faith during the Lenten season? During the Lenten season some things that I do to strengthen my faith include getting ashes on Ash Wednesday, going to church weekly, attending and participating in the Way of the Cross, doing one act of kindness each day, sacrificing something that I love, and trying to say a decade of the rosary each day. I start off the Lenten season by getting ashes at Mass on Ash Wednesday. I feel that receiving ashes gives me time to reflect on the importance of Lent. I also altar serve during the Way of the Cross. This strengthens my connection with God and Jesus. Choosing to do an act of kindness
is another thing that I do during the Lenten season. Practicing kindness and helping people shows them the power of God and helps spread the word of the Bible. Giving something up for Lent is another practice I do during the Lenten season. By giving something up that is important to me, it reminds me of the sacrifice Jesus made for his people. I also try to say a decade of the rosary each day. This strengthens my faith and helps me worship God. I am also president of my school’s 4H club. Our club gives back to the community by collecting for different charities. Some charities that we collect for are St. Jude, Coats for Kids,
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and local animal shelters. My favorite part about being in 4H is being able to help the younger children and get them excited about the different things we do. Our 4H club teaches students how to give back to the community and help others. This helps to spread the word of the Lord. Our club also collects canned goods for the needy. Once we collect all the food, we make baskets for them. This makes me feel good, that I am donating to charity. By practicing these things during Lent, it deepens my relationship with God and helps me to be a better person. BC
