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Liam A. Detillier

School: Holy Savior Catholic School, Lockport Grade: 6th Church parish: St. Hilary of Poitiers, Mathews

Describe your family unit:

Dain, father; Heidi, mother; Landon and Luke, younger brothers; Gunner, dog; Harper and Francis, cats Favorite Hobby: Playing guitar, learning about World War II, collecting World War II mementos, watching football, taking care of my younger brothers and cousins, and preparing for our next trip to Disney World Favorite Movie: Greater Favorite T.V. Show: The Office

Favorite Genre of Music:

Christian

In addition to “giving something up,” what else could you do to make this Lenten season more meaningful?

Lent is a special season for my family. It’s a time of sacrifice and prayer to try to be a little more like Jesus. For Advent, I went to daily Mass at St. Hilary, which is in my neighborhood, to altar serve. I would like to do the same for Lent. Going to Mass every day helped me feel closer to God. I also got to become a better altar server and began to understand and appreciate the parts of the Mass even more. I am lucky to have an adoration chapel available to me right down my street. I often participate in adoration, but would like to increase my attendance there to worship and thank Jesus in a special and personal way. Mercy Nights at St. Hilary will also be a part of my Lenten dedication. I will sit in silence and talk to God. This makes me feel so connected to him.

This Lent, I also plan to start a Bible study with my little cousins. We will read parables that Jesus preached to his disciples and then talk about what they can mean in our lives. I like to share what I know about Jesus, and studying the Bible strengthens my understanding for me to share with my younger brothers and cousins. Another Lenten goal that I have set for myself is to pray the rosary more often. It’s important to me to focus on the stages of Jesus’ and Mary’s lives. I invite Jesus in when I pray the rosary, and we do it together. Also, having conversations with my family and priests about my journey with God helps me learn. Lastly, being an altar server is a job I take very seriously. I am always ready to take on more responsibility in my role as an altar server. When I’m ready, I look forward to a bigger role at church. I am praying that this Lent brings me and the world closer to God than ever before. BC