Youth Ministry Team

Interview with Harrison Colyer - Year 11 Student

1. Do you prefer milk before cereal? Or cereal before milk?

Clearly cereal before milk.

2. What is the most overrated sport?

Basketball.

3. Where do you see Jesus in your life?

I see Jesus as a friend who is always with me in all aspects of life. I find that my relationship with Jesus was collectively shared by the disciples. Jesus chose not to isolate himself from the disciples but instead decided to pursue genuine friendships. During Jesus’ time with the disciples, he shared countless meals, journeys, conversations and other interesting experiences. Jesus called his disciples friends, “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant, does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends (John 15:12-17). I see Jesus’ compassionate and charitable nature in every single person. I see Jesus as alive in his word through the scriptures. I also see Jesus in the sacraments, especially in the regular participation of the Eucharist and reconciliation. 

4. Who is your biggest faith inspiration?

My biggest faith inspiration would have to be St. Sebastian, the patron saint of athletes. Despite being martyred many centuries ago his courageous actions still directly inspire me. St. Sebastian placed high value in the fidelity of Jesus. His whole life was structured around faith, love for Jesus, resilience, stamina, perseverance and courage. St. Sebastian was tied up to a tree and shot by four arrows and managed to survive. I aspire to embody his symbolic virtues into day to day life, whether this is at school, at home or on the sporting field.   

Rachael McConnell, Josiah Varney & Paddy Whittaker
Youth Ministry Officers