What was the last great movie you saw, book you read, or concert you attended? What did you do after you finished? More than likely, you told your friends and family how great it was and recommended that film, book, or band whenever the chance arose. When you enter a new relationship, you naturally tell people about this important person in your life.

But here's a question worth pondering: Do you tell others about the most important relationship in your life—your relationship with God?

Imagine you moved to a new town. The first weekend arrives in your new home, and you decide to go to the church around the corner. When you get there, you walk through what you hope is the right door and find your way to the church’s worship space. You look around and notice some folded piece of paper that others are picking up, so you grab one. Now comes the hard part… where do you sit?

A year ago, on Ash Wednesday, Our Lady of Peace launched a new venture to foster small group participation in our community. Three new small groups began meeting during Lent and have continued to meet regularly since then. The groups have ebbed and flowed in size, and about 30 people have been impacted by their small groups. Some small group members have generously shared their small group's impact on their lives in the last year.

As summer approaches, so does my third anniversary of working at Our Lady of Peace. The time has flown by, and the experience of working at a Catholic parish has been fulfilling, rewarding, and challenging. I’ve learned a great deal about myself and the Catholic faith. One area of job responsibilities that  I would have never imagined being consumed (in a positive way) by is my role in preparing individuals and families for baptism.