By Brynn Anderson
Throughout our time here at Great Falls Central Catholic High School, Breanna and I have felt as though the environment of this school has done nothing less than strive to provide us with strong ideals. The new mission statement, as revealed today, puts forth the commitment that Christ is the center of this school. The past three years of my life, I have found that basketball and volleyball, along with other extracurriculars will always be something I thoroughly enjoy. My faith journey, however, is the reason I attend this school and I believe this is the place Christ will remain the true focus of my life. I am given the opportunity to live out my morals and values within a community that fosters itself in being centered in our Lord.
Great Falls Central’s academics provide rigorous courses that make a substantial impact on my personal development. The Advanced Placement classes allow students to broaden their learning capability and prepare for their college future. The teachers of this school are committed to providing an excellent learning environment and are diligent in their teaching abilities. Personally, after taking three AP classes last year, including Biology, U.S. History, and English, I have been educated not only in the material but in the work ethic required to excel. Taking three AP courses in one year was without a doubt a huge challenge, but taught me incredible dedication to the tasks I had been handed. Although I am unsure of my plans as far as what I will study, taking these classes has allowed me to expand my horizons and realize what my interests are. Never would I have thought that I would enjoy AP Bio, as I’ve never been intrigued by science, but thanks to Mrs. (Kris) Warrens’s teaching style, it grew to become the class I looked forward to every day!
A commitment to service has remained a top priority here at Central throughout my high school career. The Corporal Works of Mercy are a perfect example of the service Christ hopes to see us incorporate into our lives. By serving our brothers and sisters, we are also serving our Lord. I became a part of Family Promise, a Church organization that hosts homeless families within Great Falls, a little over two years ago and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. Not only does feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless benefit their needs, but it also benefits my spiritual need to serve. Mother Teresa, my favorite Saint, says, “Faith in action is love- and love in action is service.” When first joining this program, my thought process was more of “because my parents are doing it so I have to as well,” but after realizing the difference you can make, it has surely been a humbling experience. I no longer feel as though I am obliged to participate, but rather that I have a desire to. Because by putting love into the actions, the result is much more satisfying.
As I look to my senior year and reflect on how I can make the most out of a year that I know will pass in the blink of an eye, I find that these three components of Central’s mission statement is what is going to help me do just that. A year from now, I will be starting a new chapter of my life. With the help of this school and the foundation of my home, God has blessed me with the gifts and talents to further serve others. Although I am very undecided on what my plans for the future are, I thoroughly enjoy serving the less fortunate. If it be God’s will, I hope to become a missionary, where I can foster all God has given me to further His Kingdom.
From being a little girl who went to adoration often, to having the opportunity in participating in World Youth Day just last summer, I have found that my faith has only grown. By the grace of the sacraments I have surely been blessed to be here, witnessing the creation of a new vocations wall.
After my senior year, I hope to take what I have learned at Great Falls Central Catholic High School and spread my love of Christ to those around me.
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