“Let
no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who
believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity” - 1 Timothy, 4:12.
On
Saturday, October 22, 2016 at St. Francis Cathedral in Metuchen, NJ,
Bishop James Checchio bestowed the St. Timothy Award and the St. Teresa
of Calcutta Award to young adults in the Metuchen Diocese.
Among
those were five students from Bishop Ahr High School: Krystyna Ebert, Andrew Michael, Robert Ammiano, Katie Schilp,
and Jude Roche. Krystyna Ebert and Andrew Michael were nominated by
Bishop Ahr High School and Robert Ammiano, Katie Schilp, and Jude Roche
were nominated by their home parishes. Each student expressed what a
great honor it was to receive this distinction. Katie said that she was
impressed by how many students in the Diocese were so involved in
service. Krystyna noted that hearing about all of the other recipients’
projects made her understand how much of an impact one person’s service
can have. Bobby summed up everyone’s thoughts by saying, “We can’t wait
to continue serving others at my parish and at BGA.”
The
young adults who received the St. Timothy award were nominated by their
school/parish because they have shown leadership, are actively
involved, live as a disciple of Christ, set a positive example for other
youth, and demonstrate Gospel values through spirituality, prayer, and
service to others.
Five of the young adults
from the Diocese who received the St. Timothy Award also received the
St. Teresa of Calcutta Award. These words of St. Teresa: “Do ordinary
things with extraordinary love,” are the inspiration for this award.
Those who received this award live their lives as a disciple of Christ,
set a positive example for others, witness their faith by exhibiting
Catholic morals and integrity, demonstrate Gospel values through service
to others, and exhibit Christian leadership in their parish, school and
community. Andrew Michael, a Bishop Ahr senior, was one of the five who
received the St. Teresa of Calcutta Award.
Congratulations to these inspiring young adults!
