Youth Ministry Team

Interview with Bill Van Ryswyk

Question 1 - What was your favourite subject and why?

Religion was not one of my favourite subjects. However, aspiring to one day be a farmer, I loved science and any subjects that focused on animals and the environment

Question 2 - What was your most memorable overseas experience?

My most memorable overseas experience was visiting the Vatican. I have done this four times in my life, both as a single man and with the family. St Peter Basilica is a beautiful church filled with history and is the place of many Popes including Patron St Pope John Paul II. I have also climbed the dome, which is 330 steps three times. The last time which was in 2019.

Question 3 - Who / What influenced you to go to Mass?

My parents were the ones to take me to mass when I was younger, it wasn't really a choice and Mass wasn’t overly enjoyable. It was said in Latin and the priest faced away from the congregation. Now I see going to Mass as a commitment to my faith and through the changes that have happened, I now am able to understand Mass better.

Question 4 - What is the focal point of Mass for you?

The focal point of me going to Mass is receiving the Eucharist.