I sat in church last night during choir practice and I couldn’t move. World Youth Day; Kiwi Ambassador for the Wellington Archdiocese…it occurred to me that I was still in a state of shock and amazement. But all the while, humbled and excited that this role was given to me. It all seemed like a dream. My mother knows me very well, as she leans forward in the pews and pinches me hard. I look behind and she smiles and simply says ‘I had to pinch you to let you know that you’re not dreaming’.
I am passionate about my faith, and have found solace in my Church, and Church community. World Youth Day is an opportunity for young people to show the world our passion in our faith, and to pave the way for the future of our Church.
Finally, I wish to acknowledge people in my life and thank them all for their support and prayers – Parish of St. Patricks in Wainuiomata, Samoan Chaplaincy of Wellington, and my Samoan Community in Wainuiomata – all of whom can be attributed to shaping who I am spiritually. My family and friends; I am truly blessed to have the immense support of such people. My friends always remind me to have fun, which I think is an important aspect of being young! My family are so special to me, and they always remind me to keep my humility and stress the importance of my Samoan culture and language, which I treasure very much.
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