Meet our '24-'25 Teen Missionaries
"All battles are won or lost in the mind." -Joan of Arcadia
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I have always felt fulfilled serving others and helping them grow in their spiritual journey and being a teen missionary was the perfect opportunity!
“I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us." - Romans 8:18
Why did you become a Teen Missionary?
I wanted to become a Teen Missionary to spread the Gospel to other people my age. I feel called to use the gifts God has given me to bring people closer together and closer to Him.
"God is my Father, and Heaven is my mother"-Saint Philomena
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I want to help others grow in their faith, guide them, and be there if they need to talk to someone.
“Love is a fruit in a season at all times and within reach of every hand.” - Mother Teresa
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I became a Teen Missionary because I felt called to serve and lead. I feel like I am called to serve others in a leadership role, servant leadership. Through that, I want to help others and bring joy to the community.
"You are beautiful in every way, my friend; there is no flaw in you!" Song of Songs 4:7
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I became a Teen Missionary because I enjoy helping others connect with God.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart. On your own intelligence, do not rely." Proverbs 3:5
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
To help people grow closer to God
"For with God, nothing will be impossible." Luke 1:37
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I wanted to grow my relationship with God and help others grow their relationship.
"When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
Share God’s love and make new friends!
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I wanted to grow even closer to God and take a larger role in my faith life. I’ve wanted to have the ability to show others what I’ve learned and seen so they can learn it and see it for themselves.
“Let everything you do be done in love”- 1Corinthians 16:14
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I want to help other teens find the Lord’s love and have fun in youth groups.
"If I speak in human and angelic tongues* but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away everything I own, and if I hand my body over so that I may boast but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated." -1 Corinthians 13:1-4
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I wanted to become a Teen Missionary to grow closer to God by sharing my story, making new friends, and helping encourage others in their faith.
"Let faith stand forth as a supplement where senses fail" - St. Thomas Aquinas
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
Youth Ministry at SPC helped me grow so much throughout my faith journey, and I wanted to help others experience that, too.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
Why did you want to become a Teen MIssionary?
To help other people grow in faith and to make a difference in other people's lives.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
To help bring myself and others closer to God
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Philippians 4:13
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
Help others grow in faith with God.
"But when he saw how [strong] the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!1Immediately." Jesus stretched out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith,* why did you doubt?" After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Matthew 14:30-32
Why did you want to become a Teen Missionary?
I wanted to become a Teen Missionary to be more involved in my parish and to give back the gifts given to me. I also enjoy meeting new people and making people feel welcome.
Leadership
Growing up in central Arkansas fostered a love of lake days and mountains. Moving to Georgia after college has allowed me to keep both close. Since joining the team at St. Peter Chanel in January 2021, I’ve grown in joy and creativity as we celebrate high energy events and moments of deep prayer. Away from parish ministry, I try to hug plenty of dogs and enjoy lots of guacamole.
Eric is probably the loudest person in the room. If you can’t hear him it is either because he's not talking or you are hard of hearing. He is passionate about God, his family, and Florida State football and in that order (although it can get our of whack at times during football season). Breakfast is his favorite food group, especially for dinner. He has a Ph.D in learning to build, fix or replace things from YouTube. He truly believes that God doesn’t call the qualified he qualifies the called.
Sara loves Jesus, family, and running. She even won a 5K for her age group this year. She is a pediatric anesthesia PA and says: "God gave me 2 boys to raise, and I love them dearly. I’m over the moon that He’s now trusting me with some precious teen girls hearts. ♥️
