Christian Quilon
Notre Dame senior Christian Quilon reflects on the joy of being a sponsor, witnessing 16 students courageously deepen their faith through the sacrament of baptism.
“In the Bible, St. Paul talks about how all Christians are buried into death with Christ through baptism so that we may also be raised with him to new life. One by one, as the 16 students came forward to receive the sacrament of baptism, I was overcome with joy. I knew each of them by name, and now it was the Lord calling each of them by those same names and into his heart. It was at this moment that I understood the tremendous gift of baptism and what it does to a person: they become a new creation in Christ!
“Just as my friends spent many months preparing for such a momentous day, we spend the Advent season preparing for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. And it was this first coming that would set into motion the events of Christ’s life that would change the world for all of us. How blessed we are to receive this gift into our hearts once again!”
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Congratulations! Nice job, you’re a great public speaker.
I think it’s a beautiful thing when somebody wants to deep in the faith voluntarily
Powerful. Thank you.
That’s a deeply moving story, Christian! That you for sharing about your caring for others.
May God bless you and your family this Advent and Christmas season. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story. You are an amazing role model for the students you encountered last Easter.
My husband played football for ND ‘66-‘’’69, Larry Schumacher. I am always so proud to say my husband had two degree from ND. He had a close relationship with Fr. Hesburg and Ara Parsegian and dined with them annually when he attended the Homecoming games. This year I took our two oldest grandsons to a ND game (Wake Forest) so they could see where their grandfather’s character and faith was cemented in his character. It was very cathartic for me because it had been 50 years since I had been on campus and I knew I loved him more at that moment than I did the day we married. I thank ND for reaching out to me now and then as his widow. ND is that kind of family.
Thank you for sharing.
Way to Go!!! Go forth and share the Good news.
Thank you Christian! Have you considered a vocation to the priesthood? Please look up Fr. Henry Stephan O.P. – he is teaching and saying Mass on campus. You might find the Dominicans very interesting. God Bless you.
Your Faith & Courage brings strength to others, Thank you for sharing your deep commitment….Merry Christmas
I too am on a faith journey through Christ in my local parish of St. Therese. A wonderful story and wonderful commitment!
“they become a new creation in Christ!” For now, I believe that God the Creator; along with our own decisions(free will) are Creating in Every Moment. Celebrating with Joy all who Enter increasing Joy and Presence with Creator God. Thank You Christian for making the time to companion your fellow classmates.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, Christisan, for your inspirational story of service to others and what it means to be a Christian.
“How Blessed we are!” Amen, Christian. Thank you for being a disciple. All the blessings of Christmas to you and your family.
Christian,
How apropos your first name is, considering the aid you rendered to these 16 souls as they entered the Body of Our Lord Jesus…God continue to bless you in what I’m sure will be a devout, loving and prayerful future…
As one who was brought into the church at the Easter Vigil in 1992 , I understand completely the beauty that you have experienced. Thank you for sharing!