PEER MINISTRY

Senior Showcase

Dominic Allelo 

Where are you from?

I am from Harvey, Louisiana.

Tell us about your family.

My family is relatively small, but close. My dad is an

offshore project superintendent and my mom is a

teacher. I have an older brother and a younger sister.

Why did you come to Shaw?

I came to Shaw because I felt that this school treated

me more like a person, not just a number. I felt at

home; I knew place would help me grow as a man

in reason, religion, and kindness. Shaw is also really

close to my home which makes the commute super

easy.

When did you first become involved in peer minis-

try?

I got involved my Junior year. Despite the short time

frame, it’s become one of the most important activ-

ities I’m involved in. I’m the Vice President of Peer

Ministry this year. What have you enjoyed doing most as a part of

peer ministry? I enjoy preparing for the Mass with my friends. It

gives a sense of accomplishment when you know

that Mass was able to proceed because of your help.

I also really enjoy being a Eucharistic Minister as

well. I love being able to give the Body of Christ to

my brothers.

How has your experience in peer ministry impact-

ed your own faith life?

My experience in peer ministry has helped me form

a closer relationship with God. Since I am actually

able to hold his Body and give it to my brothers; I feel

deeply honored. I also feel more connected with the

Mass now that I’ve helped in setting up and learning

the Mass parts.

How has your faith life grown while at Shaw?

I’ve learned so much about religion and what that

word really means. I think that’s in part to Don Bo-

sco who’s whole philosophy was based on reason,

religion, and kindness. I’ve also learned that God is

in everything we learn, not just Theology classes. My

eyes have been opened to the messages and signs of

God all around us, most especially in the Eucharist.

What are you planning to do after high school?

After high school, I plan on attending the Universi-

ty of Louisiana at Lafayette majoring in Biology. I

hope that after undergraduate, I can attend Medical

School and become an anesthesiologist..

What advice would you give to your younger broth-

ers here at Shaw as you move on?

Cherish high school because it goes by so quickly.

Try to find the things you want to do for the rest of

your life sooner than later and devote yourself to it.

Strengthen your relationship with Christ; having

God on your side makes high school so muhc easier!