Confirmation Blog Post #21 / Leadership Video 01

My Personal Soundtrack - 

Reflection on Different Moods

   In this blog post, Jade and I decided that this     should be a good time to get started on our       leadership videos we planned on making.  
    For our first video, we will be reflecting on    different moods most people have experienced    throughout their life.    

  Song Choices ~ Jade & Kate
  Drawings ~ Jade
  Subtitles/Lyrics ~ Kate

     Growing up is hard task to manage. During    your young days, you must deal with physical,    emotional and psychological challenges as    you grow. Everything happens, but it happens for a reason; for us to understand our mistakes and learn from them. In short, no matter what, everyone will always be happy in the end if you just believe. 

 Songs Used (In Order) - 

Matchbox 20-How Far We've Come 
Ed Sheeran - The A Team 
The Fray - How to Save a Life 
Phillip Phillips - Gone Gone Gone
Christina Perri - Thousand Years 
Phillip Phillips - Gone Gone Gone 
American Authors - Best Day of My Life

Leadership Blog Post #3

Leadership Update - 

~What have you done?

  A few days ago when Ms.Fantinato was here, she asked us what we were going to do before we graduate. With my friends, we are planning to make some videos. 

~What do you plan on doing? 

   Along with my friends. Cherry-Lyn, Cherilyn, and Jade, the four of us plan to create videos using our YouTube account we plan to make. The videos will inspire many and send out a good message using music and art.  

~Has it changed or evolved from your original idea? 

   My original idea (mentioned in "Leadership Blog Post #2") was to teach art to younger children. Now, my idea evolved to an even bigger one; a goal that I can reach with a group of friends. With my original idea, art and my friend, Jade's idea being music, we decided that why don't we try combining both? Later on, we decided to work with two other people; Cherry-Lyn and Cherilyn. 

~Where do you expect to be by the end of May?

  My group mates and I expect to have many videos prepared to share with people, so that they can feel inspired and become a leader when they are in my position.  

Confirmation Blog Post #20

Random Acts of Kindness - 

Reflection on Past or Potential Random Acts of Kindness

     Thinking back into the past, I can convey some random acts of kindness I have done in my  life time. Whether it was helping my classmates with homework, or even holding a door for a person, each act counts; even if it is small. Of course, I'm not the only person who gives kindness because there are many other people I see everyday show that they care. Sometimes I hear people complimenting or sharing with one another. I become inspired and very happy when it occurs. 

 

  A few days ago during religion, my teacher, Mr Stamegna, showed us a video to the class and I about random acts of kindness. In one of the videos, a man was holding up a sign saying "free hugs". The man got fined for the sign, but that didn't stop him. He held a petition saying that he needed signatures to allow "free hugs". With just a week or two, kind and caring people decided to help, and the man finally had enough signatures. I think this video made an impact on me because it inspired me to be more aware of my surroundings. It taught me clearly to see if anyone needed help, I'd help them. 

Confirmation Blog Post #19

St. Patrick's Day - 

3 Paragraphs about the origins and significance of St. Patrick's Day, and St. Patrick himself


    March 17, the day where we annually celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Millions of people commemorate St. Patrick's Day including ourselves, but do we know why he is celebrated and who was St. Patrick in the first place?  

     St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and is one of its most known figures. He was born at Kilpatrick in the year of 387, and died at Saul, 17th of March in the year of 461. When he was just 16 years of age, he was captured during a raiding party and  had been taken to Ireland as a slave to herd and tend sheep. When they held him captive, he spoke in the words of God and wrote a prayer. This continued on until St. Patrick was 20, when he had a dream from God, telling him to leave Ireland. Making his way back home, he reunited with his family. 

   Moving on, what is the significance of Saint Patrick's Day? In honor of St. Patrick's death, March 17 is now is a national holiday worldwide. It is not only when people do not work, but to observe it in worship and family gatherings. Today, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by wearing green which symbolizes the beginning of spring as well as the Irish culture.

Confirmation Blog Post #18

Confirmation Poem - 

Life's Enchanted Garden - Mary Carpio

In life's enchanted garden
many blossoms there to see
And in the center of them all
is life's enchanted tree

The blossoms are the friendships
we've encountered through the years
Helped us through our trials
had us triumph through our fears

The wonders of the center tree
with roots stretched deep within
Is the Source that gives us life
and cleansed us from all sin                                                                    
with branches wide and outstretched
reach out wide to you and me
To comfort our weary souls
from bondage, they set us free

So go to your enchanted garden
and there you're sure to find
A breath of life's purest air
which will calm your weary mind                                                                  

Confirmation Blog Post #17

Gospel Reading - 

Which gospel reading do I think is suitable to be read during my confirmation and why? 

    During my confirmation, if I were to choose a gospel reading to be recited, it would be... 

Matthew 28:19:

 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

    I think this gospel reading is very encouraging and inspiring as it has many spiritual ways you can follow from. This reading from Matthew has potential in it. It is simply saying that you have been requested to spread the word of God in peaceful manners. Blessing and making everyone's day by doing what Jesus wants us to do; loving everyone around us. 

   When the priest reads this to everyone at church, I think it would mean that the candidates, including myself, and the people have been blessed to start a new beginning.  

Confirmation Blog Post #16

Presents of the Holy Spirit - 

Who is an individual that personifies the Holy Spirit?

   A person who I personally think resembles the Holy Spirit is my mom. I can't think of anyone else in my life who truly represents the Holy Spirit. 

   There are many reasons why I choose my mom. My mom is a courageous believer who helps everyone including myself into the right path. She knows exactly what's right and wrong. I know I can always rely on her. She has been supporting me til this day and I am always thankful she is right by my side at all times. My mom is a very strong person that would never give up on her goal. I do not know what to do if my mom wasn't here. I am truly grateful to say that God has blessed her. 

Confirmation Blog Post #15

Symbols of Confirmation -

What are 3 symbols of Confirmation and how do they relate to myself?

 Laying of the Hands - 
    
    The Laying of the Hands is when one gives the power of the Holy Spirit to a person being confirmed. It represents the healing touch of Jesus Christ and it is a way to show that you are praying for them. 
This symbol relates to me when I pray for others at church. I pray for the my family, the sick, and everyone in the whole world. When doing that, I grant them my power of the Holy Spirit.  


Sign of the Cross - 

   The Sign of the Cross describes that you have been received by God, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It symbolizes how Jesus died for us. 
This symbol relates to when I am confident about my surroundings with people.  

The Dove - 

  The Dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit, It describes how Jesus was Baptized by John and how the Holy Spirit was descended on him in the form of a dove. It represents peace, gentleness, faith, and innocence.
This symbol relates to me whenever I make peace with my family and friends. 

Leadership Blog Post #2

TELL THE WORLD - 

What do I love to do and how will it connect to my leadership goal for this school year?
         
        Everyone has their own special hobby they can connect to in leadership. What I love to do in my spare time is art.

 Sculptures, drawings, paintings, and more creative things that all fall into that category. To me, when I'm alone in my bedroom having nothing to do, I create art. As the time seems to quickly roll by, it makes me feel like I'm in my own world. 

       I think this will help me with my leadership goal because I can teach others who want to be in their own world too. The little kids who want to be an artist can come to me and learn.  

Confirmation Blog Post #14

Letter and Response from God

                                                                       

Leadership Blog Post #1

~ Who is someone you admire, either in your life or in history, and what is the core virtue that you think they have followed?  

     In my life, a person who always demonstrates love and charity is my grandmother. Although she lives half way across the globe, I still admire her wise actions towards the world. I think she follows love because every time we talk on the phone, shes always telling me to love every single person I know. She also shows charity because she shares her food with other people in her neighborhood. Since most people at Philippines are poor, my grandmother sometimes gives food and money to people on the street.  

~ What is one of your own virtues from the list and say a few words about how you try to live this virtue.

   One of the virtues I try to live is gratitude. I can live this virtue by being thankful for what I have and nothing more. Some kids in other countries don't have food, water, shelter, and they can't go to school. Since I have all of those things, I am very appreciative. 

~ What is a virtue that you would like to work on, to improve in your life?

  One virtue I would like to work on is courage because sometimes I'm not brave to do something I don't want to do. I am too afraid to face what is to come. This year, I plan to face my fears and destroy them. 

~ What are some ways you can show this virtue?

   I can show this virtue by taking chances in life and think to myself that this is a once in a life time.

~ How can I help you be successful in doing this?

  I can do this myself, but if I needed help you can have faith in me by being a good role model so you can show others (like myself) to do the right thing.

Confirmation Blog Post #13

Confirmation Invitation

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CONFIRMATION Acrostic Poem

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