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Welcome to Our New
Youth Faith Formation Director/ Youth Minister Blane Schriock
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aving earned a degree in theology and philosophy from the University of Mary, Blane Schriock is ready and eager to begin work with the youth and teens here at Ascension! Blane was recently hired as Director of the Faith Formation program for kindergarten to ninth grade, and as Youth Minister for 10th through 12th grades. “I am most excited to help our youth grow in holiness and find their vocation,” Blane says. “It’s important for them to learn the facts about the Faith, but they have to find where God is calling them, understand our Faith and make it their own.” Blane graduated this past spring and plans to pursue a graduate degree in Catholic Studies Having earned a degree in theology from the University of Mary. Blane grew up on and philosophy from the University a farm near Carson with his brother, mother of Mary, Blane Schriock is ready and eager to begin work with the and father. “I miss living on a farm,” he says. “I am a farm youth and teens here at Ascension! kid at heart. But, this is where God is calling me right now.” One particular activity that Blane enjoys is dancing. He loves all types of partner dancing, from ballroom to polka, and he has been dancing since he was 5 years old. continued on page 2
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