Being involved in the young adult community is being part of a family.  This family helps us grow by seeing things from a broader perspective.  

The young adult community has opened my eyes to see things outside of my community.  This family teaches us new things and helps define us as people.  Aside from helping us learn and grow, this family helps us relax.  Sit back, take a deep breath, kick your heels up, and move forward.  Coming together in these conferences helps us realize that we are not the only young adults in the church.  Not only do we have each other to lean on, we are there to remind each other that we are part of something bigger.  The Young Adult Festival welcomes you. 

Wendy Pineda is from the Diocese of Texas and is a member of the YAF design team.