"Aarynn beautifully illustrated the importance of the sacraments to the high school juniors in our parish’s confirmation program. Her talk on the Power and Purpose of the Sacraments was not only engaging and relatable to teenagers, but also deeply inspiring. Her story is a testament to how God places people in our lives for a reason and how His grace helps us navigate challenges. With her evident passion for the faith, she encouraged students to see the sacraments as profound gifts rather than boxes to check off. Her conversion story and enthusiasm sparked a deeper appreciation among the class, inspiring them to reflect on their own faith journey. One student shared that her talk helped them recognize the importance of truly understanding why they are Catholic." ​- Susie Anderson, Confirmation Catechist

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"I invited Aarynn to speak at our parish for a retreat given to engaged and married couples in October 2024. Aarynn spoke on the intimacy of marriage and utilized her own testimony with great honesty and vulnerability to speak into the truth, beauty, and goodness of God's plan for marriage and human sexuality. I was bummed that we couldn't book her for our latest retreat but hope to have her speak again soon!"​ - Fr. Dan Tracy

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"I have worked side by side with Aarynn for the last 5 years as she leads our annual ‘Girls Retreat’ for youth girls grades 6th-12th at our parish. During the retreats she has taken time to speak to the girls on a different topic each year. Aarynn has done a wonderful job speaking the truth of our Catholic faith. Her words are relatable and encouraging, she helps the girls
understand how important it is to honor their purity and to love themselves as God loves them, the girls feel seen, valued, and loved by God after their time with Aarynn. She has a beautiful gift for sharing truth in a way that inspires confidence and trust, while gently guiding the girls closer to their identity in Christ. Through her passion, Aarynn creates a space where the
girls feel safe to open their hearts and grow in their faith." - Jasmine Durrence, Youth Minster & Coordinator of Religious Education

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"Aarynn has a truly alive relationship with Jesus as a real Person. She knows Him. She loves Him. And the vibrancy of that relationship overflows into everything she does and into everyone she meets.  As DRE of our parish, I got to work with Aarynn many times in ministry - especially through our "Heart of Jesus" Adoration/Confession nights for the teens. Aarynn led beautiful prayer and music, and the teens have themselves shared how impactful these encounters with Jesus were to them. Aarynn also helped plan and lead our teen parish summer retreat, which likewise was deeply meaningful. She has a gift for reaching all age groups with her friendly and sincere desire to share Jesus's love." - Marie Zweber, former parish DRE and Options for Women Executive Director