Lifted my burdens

My Catholic education has influenced the way I handle any and every situation. Archbishop Chapelle has helped me to see “Deus Providebit” (God Will Provide) as more than a motto but as a way of life.

In my junior year, my dad was diagnosed with cancer, and my life suddenly consisted of new challenges and experiences. Through it all, being at Chapelle allowed me to never have a moment when I felt as if I was alone. I saw God’s grace daily through my teachers’ selfless offerings of constant support and through my friends who anchored and encouraged me to keep my focus on God’s never-ending love.

Throughout my time at Chapelle, I’ve had the privilege of learning new concepts and receiving a top-notch education, but more importantly, I’ve been given the support and guidance to become the woman God has called me to be.

I’ve learned to keep my eyes on Jesus instead of the things that weigh me down. I am now able to deal with every situation with the knowledge that God will provide, helping me find overwhelming peace in the chaos of life.

 1. What teacher has had an impact on your life, and how did that happen?

2. What blessings have you received from your Catholic school education? Was there a challenging situation that your school (teachers or fellow students) helped you overcome?

3. How inspired have you been by the example of your parent(s) who have had to sacrifice in order to send you to Catholic school?

The response was overwhelming. The Clarion Herald received more than 150 submissions from across the archdiocese.  The next few pages speak of the beauty of Catholic education more simply and poignantly than just about anything else we could dream of.

Thank you teachers, parents and students!