Over the past couple of weeks, seniors have learned about and taken the Enneagram personality test. The Enneagram organizes people into nine interconnected personality types. Each personality type links with others through the wings (neighboring traits) and arrows (how behavior shifts under stress vs. peace). These types include the perfectionist, the helper, the achiever, the romantic, the observer, the questioner, the adventurer, the asserter, and the peacemaker.

Through the test and further research, seniors have been able to identify which personality type best aligns with them. In doing so, they have uncovered their root fears, sins, desires, and traits. However, the Enneagram is not only a fun personality test, but also a tool used for conversion. By identifying root sins and fears, students are able to grow in self-awareness, which will help them on their journey of spiritual growth and transformation.

After learning what the Enneagram is, students took a quiz online to help identify their personality type. The next few religion classes were devoted to learning about each type. The book The Enneagram Made Easy by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele gave students valuable information.

“Finding my Enneagram number was really helpful because I now know how to start my conversion towards God,” said senior Katie Deckard. Fellow senior Erin Kathmann said, “Finding my Enneagram type was not only shocking but also eye opening. It helped me understand the root of my flaws and how to be more aware of how I can fix them.” As senior religion teacher Mr. Kazlauskas emphasized, “the Enneagram isn’t meant to box students into one personality. It is simply a tool to help students in their personal and spiritual growth.”