Growing up, I was raised Lutheran, but I never took my faith seriously, and because of that, I never truly felt satisfied. During a low point in my life, I was invited to a FOCUS Bible study, and it opened my eyes to a completely new way of living. I kept showing up and gradually became more and more invested.

As I continued taking steps to grow in my faith, I eventually agreed to attend a Catholic conference called SEEK. At SEEK, I was surrounded by thousands of college students from across the United States and was exposed to concepts of the Catholic Church that I had never encountered before. I began asking questions, seeking answers, and eventually went through OCIA before being confirmed into the Catholic Church on October 30, 2025.

After SEEK, I became more involved at the Newman Center and built some great friendships. I now lead the baseball team Bible study and lead a discipleship group. I now truly feel fulfilled in my life, and I am excited to continue growing in my faith and learning more about the Catholic Church.