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Show Your Faith By: Jorge Vizcarrondo and Dustin Duprey

Part of the school’s tradition was could open up about their difficulties and to learn more from religious books offered
celebrating Ignatian Week during the Lent religious experiences. The event included through the Good News Fair. This book
season, and last year was not different. music by the school choir, as well as fair had a variety of religious books that
Ignatian week included numerous events testimonials by some of the students. promoted the Faith and had a positive
to emphasize the life of St. Ignatius of “I didn’t truly understand my message. The book fair took place
Loyola, and the legacy that he left behind. faith, until I was able to learn about it in during the entire week in the library.
Among the many events, there a fun filled environment such as Ignatian To cap off the message of giving,
was the revival of the very popular ‘You’re week,” said sophomore Jorge Rodriguez. students and faculty were invited to donate
Amazing’ experience, which consisted of In line with learning about the blood. Students selflessly lined up to give
a student led mini retreat where anyone faith, students had a unique opportunity their blood in the hopes of saving a life.

While the students roam about the library, senior Nicholas Carvajal looks
through one of the books featured at the Good News Fair. “I really enjoyed this
new book fair for Ignatian Week. It’s different and refreshing,” said Carvajal.

At the CLC Confirmation Mass, Father Willie Garcia- Motivating the student body, juniors Javier Fraga Inside the blood mobile center, junior During the CLC Confirmation Mass, Father Willie
Tunon, SJ prepares to say the homily. This mass, and Nathaniel Munoz sing during the “You’re Alejandro Corzo patiently waits as his blood Garcia-Tunon, SJ gives sophomore Anthony Vadell a pin
which took place during Ignatian Week, officially Amazing” revival. This informal revival took is drawn for donation. Students and faculty to commemorate his agreement to be more like Christ.
confirmed the status of the members of the CLC groups. place after school in the central patio, and the members were asked to selflessly donate Family members were also invited to this special mass
entire community was invited to attend. their blood to save the lives of others. where CLC members vowed to be selfless.