Jr. High students hear Matt Birk!

Mr. Birk did an amazing job of helping students see the big picture of participating in sports and in something bigger than yourself. He shared his story of growing up in a devout Catholic family, attending Catholic school, and then going to Harvard and not practicing his faith.  It took him 8 years to find this faith again.  He seemed to have it all. He was a professional football player, was making lots of money, but still he wasn't happy.  It wasn't until he met his future wife and started to attend Mass on a regular basis again that he found true joy.  He had two main points:  Know who you are and know why you are here.  He said, "You are a child of God and your purpose is to know, love, and serve God." His parting words were to keep the faith; learn it, love it, and don't leave it.