JP II seniors revisit idea 

of being servant leaders

 Thirty St. John Paul II students revisited the idea of how to become a better servant leader as seniors. They participated in a retreat over the weekend in the Texas Hill Country, where Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody reminded them of Pope Francis’ call at World Youth Day, to “leave a mark” on this world.
 
Sister Mary Elizabeth Albers, SOLT and seminarian Carlos De La Rosa led various talks and discussions. Theology teachers, Kyle Gibson, John McFarland and Benjamin Nye headed the annual retreat to set the stage for the school year.
 
In addition, Centurion Alumni also facilitated the retreat with their talents of servant leadership before heading out to colleges and universities throughout the country. Senior students shared, after adoration on a panoramic view of the Blue Oak Ranch’s Nina Chapel, how blessed they felt being united with their classmates.
 
The picturesque backdrop—where lake swimming, hiking, feasting, singing and sharing became home for the weekend—left a significant mark on their returning roles as leaders, several of the participants said. Rain and heat did not spoil the joy-filled seniors, who worshipped, laughed and cried.
 
The weekend ended with the challenge to live out that which they have received.

Photos by contributed JP II High School