Youth Apostolate

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Meet the youth minister:

Christina grew up in a strict Catholic home, and drifted off during her early 20’s, but the Lord wanted her back so badly she had to turn up the radio just so she would not hear Him calling.
Spoiler Alert: She eventually gave in!
With the help of her mother, Irma, she began teaching CCD at her home parish, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mercedes. Eventually she began teaching and preaching to high school students and has now taught Confirmation Class for 9 years. 5 of those years she also did Youth Minitistry

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In 2016, Christina became a missionary for Corazon Puro and underwent two years of formation under the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. After this she began helping youth and young adults understand and emplore Chastity and Theology of the Body.
Christina has a huge devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, and her favorite saints are
St. Therese
St Padre Pio
St. John Paul II
Her best friend is a priest and Christina cried when she saw Pope Francis pass by in his Popemobile at World Youth Day.
She has worked at St. Joseph Church for almost 5 years, yet has only lived in Edinburg for a year. Christina's favorite thing is being an aunt, she has 8 nieces and 4 nephews whom she loves very much. Chistina loves superhero movies and CrossFit.
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