Starting October nineteenth, Benet kicked off its annual Life Week. This week is filled with different activities and events focused on celebrating life and protecting its dignity. On Monday, students prayed the Rosary together near the St. Joseph Statue. The next day, LIFT decorated cookies after school. On Wednesday, students could wear a pink or blue top to school for a free will donation. To close the week, a group of students and Deacon Christopher met at Waterleaf for a tour and to pray the Rosary. All of these events provided amazing opportunities for fellowship, learning, and service.

Either a teacher or a student gave a testimonial each day during fourth period announcements. Among the speakers were seniors Lucia Fernandez and Brynn Hauptli, both of whom serve on the LIFT Life Board.  Fernandez brought a unique perspective to this week. She said, “This week is especially personal because I was adopted. My biological mother made the courageous decision to choose life, and because of her decision, I have been blessed with so many opportunities, relationships, and experiences.” Fernandez was grateful to be able to share her story through her testimonial. She stated, “I hope that sharing my story helped others recognize that every life has a purpose and that every person deserves to be loved and valued.”

The impact of these testimonials does not go unnoticed. Hauptli mentioned, “My favorite part of Life Week is getting to see so many members of the Benet community get involved in some way with the activities and events we have for the week.” Every event of the week was carefully thought out and planned. It was the goal of LIFT that the Benet community would leave the week with a newfound appreciation for the blessing of life. Fernandez said, “I hope that through Life Week, students walk away recognizing not only the value of other people’s lives but also the incredible value of their own. You never know what someone else is going through or how much of a difference a simple act of kindness can make. Above all, I hope Life Week reminds everyone that they are loved, they matter, and their lives have meaning.” This is a perfect synopsis of what Life Week is all about. The week was an amazing opportunity for all Benet students to get involved in a truly special way. It brought life into the hearts and minds of those in the Benet community. Life is good all the time and all the time life is good!