Students in 3rd through 6th grades were asked to write a few sentences on how Holy Name Catholic School has made a difference in their lives. This is what they had to say:

My catholic school has made a difference in my life. When I used to be in a public school I use to be mean to my grandma. When I went to Holy Name Catholic School, Jesus helped me. I think it is changing my sister because has been going to Mass a lot. My dad has changed the most. He's going to get baptized on Easter. That's how my catholic school has made a difference in my life and my family's life.

4th Grade Student

I’ve only gone to Holy Name four years, but I think that my attitude has improved and I’m more dedicated to God. I’ve also matured a lot more than the public schools, plus the teachers are really nice. They may be harsh sometimes but that’s how they teach us discipline!

6th Grade Student

My Catholic School has made a difference in my life, because it has helped me to grow up in a safe, and healthy environment. It has helped me to be modest in all that I say, and do. It has taught me to stand up for my faith, no matter what the world may say. It has helped me to realize that I need God in everything that I do. It has taught me the true meaning of life. It has helped me to bring other Christians into the faith. It has helped me become closer to God.

Holy Name Catholic School has made a big difference in my life. In my old school I felt so out of place. I love God so much, so going to church everyday makes me happy. Although I am not Catholic I'm glad to be at Holy Name. I am in fifth grade and it is my first year here at Holy Name, and I am sure I made the right choice.

How my Catholic School has made a difference in my life is because I get the chance to learn a lot about God. And I do have a lot of friends who are really fun. My favorite class is religion because I get to learn and read a lot about God. My second favorite class is PE. It lets me take my mind off of work and lets me have fun and get exercise. That is “How my Catholic School Has Made a Difference in My Life.”

My Catholic school is a great school because it teaches me everything in a public school and I get the opportunity to go to Mass and learn about God. I am glad to receive Holy Eucharist and other sacraments. I have great teachers to help me learn. I am so glad that I go to a Catholic School.

4th Grade Student

My school made me more humble and taught me to pray and go to Mass. It teaches religion unlike public schools and I learn about Jesus and get to go to weekday Mass.

5th Grade Student

I have become more holy. I have received two more sacraments. It has made my relationship deeper in the faith.

4th Grade Student

I have great teachers. I like Mass because it helps me learn more about God. I like receiving sacraments because it helps me get closer to God. I have learned more about faith.

3rd Grade Student

My school made a difference by making me a better person. My school taught me to believe in God. They taught me all my prayers. They taught also told me to believe in myself.

Going to this school has changed my life because I don’t get as many red marks this year. Going to this catholic school has changed my life because I am having a lot more fun now. Going to this catholic school has changed my life because I see God everyday instead of once a week!

3rd Grade Student

I’ve been at Holy Name since Kindergarten. It’s way different than a public school. My favorite part is going to Mass every morning except Monday. But for me my favorite part is going to Mass and being with God. And I like going to adoration. My 2nd favorite part is the education.

4th Grade Student

Going to a Catholic School made a difference in my life. Going to church every day I can really communicate with God. In a public school you can’t pray but in a catholic school you can pray. Every day I walk into school and I say to myself, “I’m happy I go to a Catholic School.”

3rd Grade Student

Holy name made a difference by teaching me prayers that I would not know if I went to public school. I also have a closer relationship with my family. I now know more about God.

6th Grade Student

Before I went to school I was naughty, like using bad language, bad actions, and mean to people. Now that I go to school I have better actions. I try to use good language. That’s how Holy Name Has changed my life.

3rd Grade Student

How my catholic school has changed my life, is that my brother and I use to fight a lot. The Lord has helped me. And I use to not share. The catholic school has helped me. It has gotten me closer to Jesus.

4th Grade Student

I like Holy Name because we learn about God. In public school you don’t. I like my friends at Holy Name. My brother and sisters went to school and all of my father’s brothers and sisters. My sister Amanda’s favorite teacher was Mrs. Porter.

4th Grade Student

Catholic school has made a difference in my life. I pray more now and I get the privilege to come to church almost every day. I am going to tell you a story. Two years ago I found out that I had a hole in my heart. At the time I didn’t know how bad it was. The first time I went up to Kansas City for surgery the doctors tried to plug the hole with a device but that didn’t work. Apparently the hole was too big, so I had to get open heart surgery. So two months after that I went up to Kansas City again for surgery. Father Gorges gave my parents a cross that had a piece of Jesus’ cross in it. I believe when I was in surgery God was with me keeping me alive making sure the doctors didn’t mess up. After all I feel fine no more heart problems at least I hope so. Catholic school gives me a lot more privileges than a public school would. I love Catholic schools and I’m sorry to say this is my last year at Holy Name and I am going to miss a lot of people. Over all going to a Catholic school has made a big difference in my life.

6th Grade Student

It made a difference in my life by saying prayers at school. It helps me get closer to Jesus every day. At my old school I never got to say prayers out loud. But here I can say prayers whenever I want. I also have great teachers to help me when I need it. I love this school because I get closer to Jesus every single day. I get to go to Mass every day of the week except Monday.

4th Grade Student

How my Catholic School has made a difference in my life is by making me want to go to church more often. Teaching me about God and to follow the footsteps of God. I never really liked religion when I was younger but now I do. Now I get the concept of God and all He has done for us.

5th Grade Student

At public schools you don’t pray or go to Mass. And you don’t learn about God or how to be a good Christian. And you are more tempted to make bad choices. At Catholic schools you and your friends have the same beliefs.

5th Grade Student

The catholic school has made a difference in my life by giving me a better understanding of Jesus in religion class. And it allowed me to go to Mass and receive the Eucharist every day.

5th Grade Student

My life has changed by going to a Catholic School. It has changed my life by praying to God, going to Mass, going to confession, and getting closer to God and by talking with him every day. It helps when you sin you can confess it in confession. I love Jesus.

5th Grade Student

My catholic school has made a difference in my life by getting closer to God. In a public school you do not get to go to Mass or learn about religion.

5th Grade Student

The Catholic School has made a difference in my life by teaching me more things about the Church and getting to know more about God. It’s also made a difference by teaching me more than I knew like phonics but now I know. I also never really sang in the choir before and it is really fun. I also never had religion and it is fun because you get to watch videos about how God lived His life and gave it up for us. The Catholic School has really made a difference in my life. I also never had technology but now I do and it is really fun. My technology teacher is awesome, her name is Mrs. Porter. She is really good with computers and while she is teaching technology and art she is also our principal. That is how the Catholic School has made a difference in my life and I love my school and everybody in it especially the teachers and principal!

6th Grade Student