SOULCORE LEADER – ELIZABETH

My name is Elizabeth Downer, I am a wife and mother of four children. I have also been a full time public high school teacher since 2001. My husband and I have been active in our local Newman Center, connected to our local university, since our first date, St. Patrick’s Day, 1997. In addition to being active in Scouts and competitive climbing with the kids, we have loved leading vacation bible school in the summer, teaching catechism classes during our intergenerational program -“Faith, Family, and Friends”, and being part of the liturgical ministry. Different opportunities to serve have arisen for our family in different seasons, and as crazy as it has been, it makes life fascinating and beautiful. When I am feeling overwhelmed by our commitments, I like to remember Proverbs 11:25, “whoever brings blessings will be enriched, and one who waters will be watered himself.”