The Women in Ministry luncheon Feb. 2 held dozens of local community activists, ministers of multiple faiths and women empowered through their own faith in their individual professions throughout the school day. Tables were covered in treats and information about these women and their organizations during lunch. Students were encouraged to delve into the daily lives of these speakers and ask how faith was involved in their vocation choice. All of the participants were previous volunteers or were sought out by the Campus Ministry team and Religion Teacher Jessica Hull to speak about the many opportunities to find faith in future jobs, according to Hull.

“The women that came today were perfect examples of people who heard God’s call to a certain life, certain ministry or a certain commitment,” Hull said. “It is a great opportunity for students to have intimate conversations with those who made a “radical” change within their life in letting faith influence them.”

The day started with students attending their normal schedules. However, for those that have a theology class, they were introduced to 4-5 speakers within their class periods, according to Hull. Although less intimate than the luncheon, the speakers that visited class were able to expand more on their daily lives within this time.

“There is something universal about the message of ‘How I discerned my path and my journey and how I work within that’,” Hull said. “Throughout all of the [theology] hours, the focus was the cultivation of thought towards how God will influence you.”

There was a wide array of different professions from Dr. Sophia Khan, a medical professional and refugee advocate. There were nuns and ministers of a faith benefiting the community and those volunteering like reverend Christy Dorn Ehren of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Both organizations are able to see the need in completely different demographics, but all within the Kansas City area.

“There is just a lot of need in Kansas City, we just need to come together to help and learn from each other to fix this need,” Ehren said.

This luncheon was the end of Catholic Schools Week and was an overall success, according to Hull. Having so many accomplished women within the community was insightful and inspirational, according to junior Kendall Rogers.

“I don’t necessarily have to become a sister to do something great in this world. I just have to find how my passions can help others and take action,” Rogers said.