LUX Catholic Youth Ministry

05/28/2026

05/09/2026

This is a beautiful opportunity to connect with other young families, grow in faith alongside your little ones, and help build a ministry that will continue to shine within our parish family. Whether you are new to St. Luke or already involved, we would love for you to join us as we dream, support, and grow together.

05/08/2026

Con-GRAD-ulations!
Jonathan Lala
Class of 2026 at Pope John Paul II

What's next for you? The University of Alabama
What do you hope your life will look like in 10 years? College professor in Philadelphia
What song best describes your life right now? Never Grow Up by Taylor Swift
What biblical figure do you relate to the most? Why? Peter because he's always speaking his mind even if it's not the right thing to say.
Who is your favorite Saint? And why? St. Carol Acutis because of his modern model of faith and devotion to the Eucharist.
What's your favorite way to connect with God? Adoration
If you could have any spiritual gift or superpower, what would it be? Why? Increased patience.
What memories or lessons do you hope to take with you as you start this new chapter in your life? Never forget Jesus.
What advice would you give to someone else who is working towards their own graduation? Don't give up

05/07/2026

Con-GRAD-ulations!
Samantha Daigle
Class of 2026 at Northshore High School

What's next for you? LSU
What do you hope your life will look like in 10 years? I hope to be happily married.
What song best describes your life right now? Thank God I do by Lauren Daigle
What biblical figure do you relate to the most? Why? Moses because of his devotion to and trust in God, even when he was unsure of what was next.
Who is your favorite Saint? And why? St. Dymphna, she is a huge inspiration to me and stood strong in her faith even when it cost her life.
What's your favorite way to connect with God? Adoration
If you could have any spiritual gift or superpower, what would it be? Why? I would love to be able to talk to my guardian angel! I think it would be so cool to be able to communicate with my own spiritual guide.
What memories or lessons do you hope to take with you as you start this new chapter in your life? I hope to make a lot of new friends in college to share my faith with!
What advice would you give to someone else who is working towards their own graduation? Enjoy it! You never know something is happening for the last time until it's over.

05/07/2026

Con-GRAD-ulations!
Aden Reardon
Class of 2026 at Northshore High School

What's next for you? LSU to study Biological sciences
What do you hope your life will look like in 10 years? I hope to be rich and finally be finished with school.
What song best describes your life right now? That's life by Frank Sinatra
What biblical figure do you relate to the most? Why? Joseph because I want to be a father one day.
Who is your favorite Saint? And why? My favorite saint is St. Paul because he is my confirmation saint and I admire how he spread the word of God.
What's your favorite way to connect with God? Going to church and having my own personal prayer time.
If you could have any spiritual gift or superpower, what would it be? Why? I would want to fly so I can be anywhere in the world whenever I want.
What memories or lessons do you hope to take with you as you start this new chapter in your life? I hope to make lots of new friends and connections and to grow in life to be the best version of myself.
What advice would you give to someone else who is working towards their own graduation? I would tell them to really focus and get through high school and once you work hard the results will pay off.

05/07/2026

Con-GRAD-ulations!
Denis Indest
Class of 2026 at Northshore High School

What's next for you? Join the Army
What do you hope your life will look like in 10 years? Married with wife and kids
What song best describes your life right now? Anything Goes by Florida Georgia Line
Who is your favorite Saint? And why? St. Hubert, because he is the Saint of Hunters.
What's your favorite way to connect with God? Being Outside
If you could have any spiritual gift or superpower, what would it be? Why? Be invisible
What memories or lessons do you hope to take with you as you start this new chapter in your life? Save Money
What advice would you give to someone else who is working towards their own graduation? Don't get behind.

05/06/2026

Con-GRAD-ulations!
Adelina Juarez
Class of 2026 at Northshore High School

What's next for you? Going to collage
What do you hope your life will look like in 10 years? Working as a veterinarian assistant.
What song best describes your life right now? I just might by Bruno Mars
Who is your favorite Saint? And why? St. Cecilia, my passion has always been music, and I've grown up playing it for others. I believe St. Cecilia has been watching over me while I practice and was there for my last performance.
What's your favorite way to connect with God? By talking to him while I work.
If you could have any spiritual gift or superpower, what would it be? Why? The ability to heal. I believe it's a useful ability and will help anyone in need who is in pain.
What memories or lessons do you hope to take with you as you start this new chapter in your life? I hope to take my knowledge and experience with me to help me in any situation I may face.
What advice would you give to someone else who is working towards their own graduation? You can always change what you want to do. Second option always helps.

05/01/2026

Con-GRAD-ulations!
Carter Tran
Class of 2026 at Northshore High School

What's next for you? Going to LSU
What do you hope your life will look like in 10 years? Comfortable
What song best describes your life right now? Everyone Wants to Rule the World
What biblical figure do you relate to the most? Why? I relate to David from the story of David and Goliath. I relate to him because I have the courage to achieve my goals just like him.
Who is your favorite Saint? And why? My favorite saint is St. Peter from the 12 disciples because even though he denied Jesus, he was still given the role of being the "rock" or foundation of the church.
What's your favorite way to connect with God? My favorite way to connect with God is by serving him on the altar as a server.
If you could have any spiritual gift or superpower, what would it be? Why? To clone myself so I can make clones that do everything for me.
What memories or lessons do you hope to take with you as you start this new chapter in your life? That no matter what I do, God will be with me no matter what.
What advice would you give to someone else who is working towards their own graduation? Keep on going, no matter how rocky the road ahead may be, you will get through it if you keep on pushing.

04/30/2026

Con-GRAD-ulations!
Emily Braud
Class of 2026 at Pope John Paul II Catholic Highschool

What's next for you? Collage at Southeastern University
What do you hope your life will look like in 10 years? I will have finished my degree in Veterinary medicine and hopeful to be working in a clinic.
What song best describes your life right now? On & On by Cartoon, Jeja, and Daniel Levi
What biblical figure do you relate to the most? Why? The good Samaritan. Because I am always willing to help someone out even if I get judged for it.
Who is your favorite Saint? And why? St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Because she was a hug role model for me when I was younger, because I got chicken pox at a young age and it left me with scars all over my body, and I was able to relate to her.
What's your favorite way to connect with God? Adoration
If you could have any spiritual gift or superpower, what would it be? Why? I would want the spiritual gift of mediation, and peacemaking so that I could solve disputes in a loving manner and know what to say.
What memories or lessons do you hope to take with you as you start this new chapter in your life? I would want to take the lesson of don't let others opinions stop me from doing what I believe is right and just.
What advice would you give to someone else who is working towards their own graduation? Always put your best effort toward the next hard thing and it will pay off, also praying before doing something hard.