Ellie W. is a young Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) cross country team runner. She is a parishioner at Saint Patrick Catholic Church and a
student at Saint Patrick Catholic School. She is also the young person who was selected by her coaches as the runner who best exemplifies the qualities of a Catholic athlete. She is a steward of healthy living.
Recongizing Stewardship of Healthy Living
She received a sterling silver St. Sebastian medal, the Patron
Saint of athletes, from the Health Ministry in recognition of her achievement and her commitment to a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise.
Making Choices that Reflect Faith in God
Ellie reminds us that as stewards of God’s gift of health we have a responsibility and opportunity to make choices about living that reflect our faith.
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On September 27, 2016, Dr. FitzGerald had the opportunity to talk with the CYO cross country team during their practice at Vassault Park. Dr. Fitz, as he is know to the students, shared about the Health Ministry at Saint Patrick Catholic Church and some of the disabled athletes he has worked with through the PossAbilities program at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Southern California. He also interviewed a few of the CYO athletes.
Read the news article, Collaboration: The Health Ministry & CYO Cross Country Team Together to learn more.
