In order to combat the culture of death in public schools, I will start a Catholic club at my local high school: Vista Grande High School, which I am an alumnus of. In this Catholic Club, we will study the Bible and the best of what Catholic Theology has to offer as well as pray the breviary and encourage regular attendance of Confession and Mass, so that all may be equipped to fight the culture of death prevalent today.
My commitment is to continue to call on the holy spirit's gifts and charisms as I build a network of Catholic HR professionals to collaborate and generate resources for other Catholics in secular HR. The goal is to create HR initiatives to exemplify Catholic Social Teaching in secular organizations. This will create a shift in business cultures to foster environments that respect each person's worth and dignity. I pledge to serve on the TLI EAST Board of Directors to support TLI's purpose of educating Catholic professionals who will further the Church's mission while serving the common good in secular society.
With the great professional learning that I have received, I commit to serve the Lord by teaching catechism to children. I stopped teaching after I went to college, but it has been a desire rooted in my heart to go back to the classrooms. I now commit to use what I learned in TLI, especially in session 3 about education, and the dangers that parents need to be aware of to protect their children and to better teach them the Catholic faith. In addition, I commit to also be open to serve as a board member for any private or non-profit [...]
At this point, my family and career have stabilized. I am constantly thinking, “what does God want from me now?” During my retreat, I reflected on the most painful memory. 20 years ago, I lost my baby at six months pregnant. The only regret I have is how I dealt with it. The poor formation I had for dealing with this grief contributed to my suffering. I have the conviction that women who abort willingly also suffer from a similar depression. I will commit to serve as a volunteer in Rachel’s Vineyard to help these women. In hopes of also expanding [...]
During TLI, I was deeply moved when we discussed the call to sanctify our work. I promise to bring Christ into the reliability of the electric grid. I will joyfully serve the energy needs of his people in the Western Interconnection. I will see Christ in my fellow engineers and be ready to account for Him as the source of my joy. I shall build more silence into my life so I can hear the promptings of the Holy Spirit. I will work to grow in virtue to be prepared should the Lord lead me to serve Him on a board [...]
For my Leadership Commitment, I will submit my application for the Walton County Public Library Advisory Board as there is a vacancy in District 4. This will be an opportunity for me to participate in public government. I look forward to engaging with local government and provide advice and recommendations from our Catholic perspective to the Board of County Commissioners. I look forward for another board opportunity that allows me to engage with pregnant women and will be researching the Santa Rosa Florida Health Programs for women.
My commitment is to help the homeless and those in need. Through involvement with Saint Vincent De Paul, I hope to serve others through their rising leaders’ program. Furthermore, I would like to recommit myself to my academic community at Arizona State University through participation in leadership positions at the student level.
My leadership commitment will be to start a catholic music band. A few years ago, God put in my heart the mission of evangelizing through music and all these years I have feared doing it by making excuses. Furthermore, I will keep working with Missionaries of Mary and the Guadalupe Project to develop a Regional Center of Evangelization in Phoenix, Arizona. Finally I will look to be part of a board of a non-profit organization where I would like to help create audiovisual content.
My immediate leadership commitment is twofold: First, to find a way to re-engage in leading faith formation in the Catholic Church. Second, to sincerely discern a commitment to Porters of Saint Joseph, an organization of Catholic men dedicated to providing security for their parishes. My longer-term commitment is to always consider how I can use my personal gain to assist those less fortunate.
During my time at TLI, the Lord has instilled in me a desire to become more of a leader in my parish community. I joined the choir at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and intend to start a Right to Life chapter there to increase pro-life outreach and awareness in South Phoenix. I was born on the feast of St. Catherine of Siena, and I also have been formed as a Third Order Dominican, so I do not think it is a coincidence that she is the patron of my new church and outreach focus.
