CONWAY
Hilda Gonzales has gone to St. Joseph Church in Conway her whole life. She has always been involved in the church, becoming an altar server after her first Communion. At 20 years old, she is now the coordinator for altar servers in the Hispanic community and serves on the Liturgy and Worship Committee.
Being a catechist for three years and having a passion for helping the Hispanic community, Gonzales was asked if she was interested in the position. She said she “automatically said yes” and loves working with the altar servers.
“Because the kids are very young and they know that I’m young too, I feel like we’re able to have that relationship,” she said.
Her favorite part is “being able to connect with them and knowing that I’m someone that they can come up to, knowing that I’m helping form the future of the Church.”
Gonzales said she wants people to be open to helping anyone in need, especially in the Hispanic community. The Hispanic ministry is large at St. Joseph, with many bilingual people. She said she wants everyone to know that she is here for them.
Currently a student at the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College studying surgical technology, Gonzales puts faith and God at the center of her life.
“I try to make it a priority. To make decisions based on my faith, based on what is morally correct,” she said. “… At the end of the day, God sees my heart. I want my principles to be my first priority.”
Coffee, tea, or soda?
“Coffee all the way. I have like three cups of coffee throughout the day.”
More stories will appear in our 15 Young Adults Who Inspire Us 2024 Section as they are posted online.
