Lexington Catholic Community Scholarship Application

Annual Youth Ministry Msgr. John P. Keilty Scholarship

(Please complete application in full; all information confidential)

Important Dates:

·  Friday May 6, 2016: Applications due.

·  Friday May 13, 2016: Date by which recipients will be notified.

·  Saturday May 21 at 5:00 pm: Scholarship Certificates will be awarded at the Mass at St. Brigid’s. All recipients are expected to attend. Families are welcome.

Eligibility Requirements:

·  Applicant must be a senior in high school.

·  Applicant must be an active member of St. Brigid or Sacred Heart Parish and a participating and contributing member in the Lexington Catholic Youth Ministry Program or other Parish Ministries.

·  Applicant must attend Mass regularly.

·  The award is contingent on acceptance and enrollment at an institution of higher learning.

Notes:

·  Three $1000 scholarships will be awarded.

·  Scholarships may be deferred for one year.

·  Scholarship awards will be sent in the Fall with proof of course enrollment.

My friends, what good is it to profess faith without practicing it? Such faith has no power to save one, has it? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and no food for the day, and you say to them, good-bye and good luck! Keep warm and well fed, but do not meet their bodily needs, what good is that? So it is with the faith that does nothing in practice. It is thoroughly lifeless. You must perceive that a person is justified by his works and not by faith alone. (Jas. 2:14-17, 24)

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APPLICATION

Personal:

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Name:______Date of Birth:______

Address:______

City:______State:______Zip:______Phone #:______

Email Address: ______

Parent’s Email Address: ______

High School: ______

Applicant’s employment, full or part-time (if any): ______

Applicant’s intended college for this Fall (if known): ______

Service:

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In service of Sacred Heart and St. Brigid Parishes, I have been involved in the following areas e.g., Altar server, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Youth Leadership, Choir, Religious Ed Catechist, Food Pantry, Honduras, Habitat for Humanity, or any other form of contribution relating to Parish life. Please be specific and explain how you have been an active member of the Parishes. Use additional paper if needed:

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References:

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Please attach two (2) letters of recommendation- one (1) from school (teacher, coach, or guidance counselor) and one (1) from a person/supervisor acquainted with you through Parish activities (Please note, the Youth Minister is not available to write recommendations as she heads the Scholarship Committee). Be sure that your letters accompany your application.

Essay:

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Please attach a typewritten, one-page essay which explains what role St. Brigid or Sacred Heart Church has played in your life. Please include how your participation in Parish life has contributed to our Catholic Community of Lexington and how it has helped you to grow in your faith, how you believe your faith will continue to guide you through your college experience, and some of your goals for the future.

Please submit completed application and references by Friday May 6, 2016 to:

Sacred Heart and St. Brigid Scholarship Committee

2001 Massachusetts Ave

Lexington, MA 02421

Applicant Signature:______

Parent/Guardian Signature:______

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to limited funds, the application process has become much more competitive. Amount of Scholarship and number of Scholarships awarded will be based on available funds and integrity of applicants. Applications received after the due date and applicants who do not meet all above requirements will not be considered.

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