Hi my name is Estefany Mendez and I am 17 yrs old. I go to Smidt Tech High School.  I’ve been a confirmation teacher for 2 years and I am a coordinator of youth group. I became a leader to help teens in my community and because I loved the retreats.My favorite bible verse is “ Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong. Your every act should be done with love” -1 Fav bible verse: Corinthians 16:13-14

Age- 21
School- California State University Los Angeles
-I’m a cradle Catholic meaning my whole life I’ve grown up in the faith. OLHC is my home, I even graduated from here Then I continued my Catholic education at Holy Family Catholic High School. After School and confirmation I’ve come to know and love God in such a profound way, that only by being a leader (7 yrs) do I feel like I am giving back to Him for all the blessings he has done for me!
Fav bible verse: Romans 5:8

Age- 16
School- La Mirada high school
-I’ve been a part of the program for about a year. The time i’ve been here i’ve grown in my faith and i’ve felt my connection with god strengthen . I became a leader because I’d like for other people my age to be able to experience all that i’ve experienced in the program.
Fav bible verse: Joshua 1:9

Age- 18
School- Woodrow Wilson High School
-I’ve pretty much been a member of OLHC all my life attending school there and now as a confirmation leader. I decided to become a leader to help other people my age become more involved in their faith and help show how it can not only help you become a better catholic but a better person as well !!!
Fav bible verse: Psalm 27:12

Age-15
School- Sacred Heart
-I became a leader because over the years that I have been at OLHC, I’ve realized that I enjoy serving God and helping others.

Age- 16
School- Bravo Medical Magnet High school
-I have been in this church since I was little, and my faith has been growing stronger since the first day. I became a leader because it has always been a dream of mine and i wanted to grow my faith and teach other people about god. I really enjoy this program and hope you will too.
Fav bible verse: Isaiah 43:2

Age- 15
School- Bravo High School
-I became a leader because of experience, I wanted to help out my community, grow my faith and learn about my religion even more
Fav bible verse: Those who trust in the lord will find strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
-Isaiah 40:31