As a student at the
University of Notre Dame, I am constantly being challenged -- in academics, in my personal life and in my faith life. Faith
has always played a central part in my life, but upon entering Notre Dame, my understanding of
Catholicism was still in its building block stages. My faith
correlated with my intellectual development, I believed in Christ and the
teachings of the Catholic Church because that’s what I grew up with. In
the past three years, I have discovered a greater appreciation for my faith.
Notre Dame has taught me to approach my faith similar to how I approach my
studies, to challenge and to question it in order to form a greater understanding.
Without being challenged and tested, my faith is something that would
constantly change according to societal norms, passing from one fad to the next.
As I enter my last year at Notre Dame, I seek an even greater knowledge of
the Church’s many and complex teachings. I can’t promise perfection, but I
hope we can engage in a fruitful conversation leading to a greater appreciation
and love of Christ.
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