11 GUERINCATHOLIC.ORG GIFT OF GOD By Kim & Chris Kennedy Kristen, Guerin Catholic Class of 2009 Kaitlyn, Guerin Catholic Class of 2012 Our family had been informed about a school in Noblesville being built and named after Saint Theodore Guerin, even before we moved to Indiana from the Gulf Coast in 2002. Finding out more about this amazing saint who walked the same soil in Indiana we do and did so many incredible things for God and for others inspired us then and continues to motivate our family. The Holy Spirit and her charisma are alive at Guerin Catholic. Several years later, talking to a priest, we found out “Theodore” means “Gift of God.” We felt St. Theodore Guerin was appropriately named. When we dropped our daughters off at Guerin Catholic, we felt they were leaving our family and going to another family – one we could trust and one we knew would provide them with support in their spiritual growth and academic success. The opportunities to experience and share their faith at Guerin Catholic became so important to our daughters that they became concerned they might not be able to find this same spiritual and faith-filled community in college. But God finds a way, and they have not only found supportive, faith-enriching groups, they also brought what they learned at Guerin Catholic to their colleges with the enthusiasm they experienced here first. We’ve heard numerous stories of our Guerin Catholic graduates becoming involved in their colleges and beyond. From Los Angeles to New York City, we hear stories about the emphasis they place on Mass and the sacraments and projects to serve others. They are blooming where they are planted and making a difference in countless ways. And did we mention academics? We can’t say enough about the academic curriculum at Guerin Catholic. Words that come to mind are excellence, comprehensive, preparatory and challenging. Regarding Guerin Catholic’s academic rigor, we are sure many of the students can relate to this quote from St. Theodore Guerin, “I have already exceeded the amount of work my head can bear.” In addition to academics, there are opportunities for involvement in fine arts, athletic and leadership programs. All of this is brought to life by incredibly gifted and dedicated teachers and staff all in a state-of-the-art facility with plans for future growth. In our experience, Guerin Catholic has had a profound IMPACT on our family from the first day our oldest entered the building. After our youngest child graduated, we did not want to leave our school family – and so we haven’t. We are so thankful and excited when we think about the gifts and graces our daughters received during their formative years at Guerin Catholic. Our family was blessed to be at the Canonization of Saint Theodore Guerin, and we are blessed to see so many of the same faith-filled faces who shared this experience with us still beaming smiles at us in the halls of our school today. Even though new faces have arrived, the desire to lead with humility, serve with love and trust in providence continues to develop as each new life is touched by the experience of being a part of this “Gift of God.” Parent Perspective Kennedy family at Kristen’s graduation Kennedy family at Kaitlyn’s graduation Visiting Rome in 2006 for canonization of Mother Theodore Guerin
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