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Teen Talk
Published: July 7, 2011
Kaylynn Badecka
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Dallas
Homeschooled
“I think that after attending the Eucharistic Congress, I will try to do the best I can with every decision I make. As APeX said, you’re dragging everyone else down when you sin.”
Shawn Horan
St. Theresa Church, Douglasville
Rising freshman at the University of Georgia
EXCITE! Youth Witness
“I will walk away from the Eucharistic Congress with the idea of knowing that even though I’m helping already, there is so much more you can do to help the church and others.”
Alyssa Shields
Most Blessed Sacrament
Church, Atlanta
Rising freshman at Georgia State University
EXCITE! Youth Witness
“This is my first time at the Eucharistic Congress and my first time at a religious conference in general. I love it—there is so much positive, healthy energy. Being here makes you proud to be a part of your faith.”
Antonio Martinez
Our Lady of the Americas Mission, Lilburn
Meadow Creek High School
“It’s really great how we can party out and rock like all teenagers do, and do it in God’s name. I’ve learned that everything God-related doesn’t have to be boring. It can be fun!”
Myky Truong
Our Lady of Vietnam Church, Riverdale
Morrow High School
“My favorite part of the Eucharistic Congress has been our dance performance at the Vietnamese track. This is my fourth time at the Eucharistic Congress, and I keep coming back because every year it gets better.”
Neil McDonough
St. Peter Chanel Church, Roswell
Regina Caeli Academy
“It’s a nice feeling here at the Eucharistic Congress because everyone is Catholic, and you feel like you’re not alone.”
Cristian Anerade
St. Jude the Apostle Church, Sandy Springs
River Ridge High School
“When I make a friend laugh, I know that God is laughing too. I will leave the Eucharistic Congress with a happier soul, and I will know that I have made God happy.”
Teen Talk Photos and Text by Becky Ittner, student intern from Marist School, Atlanta
