At this year’s Three Kings Day celebration, local teens volunteered to help bring joy to families during one of the most cherished cultural traditions in our community. Here, Pierina and Lilie share in their own words what the experience meant to them.
Why did you want to volunteer at the Three Kings Day celebration?
Pierina:
I wanted to help and provide just like the people in La Esperanza. They have values I truly look up to.
Lilie:
I wanted to be part of something meaningful that brought joy to others, especially children.
What was your favorite moment of the event?
Pierina:
My favorite moment was when I got to be part of a team with the same focus: help and provide for people, making children happy.
Lilie:
Seeing the children’s excitement when they saw the gifts.
What does this tradition mean to you?
Pierina:
The tradition means to me the value of being humble. The three kings humbled themselves to have the honor of gifting our Lord and Savior’s birth, with gifts worthy of a king.
Lilie:
It reminded me of the importance of faith, generosity, and sharing with others.
How did it feel to be part of this celebration?
Pierina:
It brought me joy. By looking at the smile of all those children and the appreciative look in their parents’ eyes it was truly an experience that I would like to do again.
Lilie:
It was very special and rewarding. It made me feel like I was doing something that truly mattered.
What made you feel proud or surprised?
Pierina:
What made me proud was to be part of a community that is dedicated to helping others and making children happy.
Lilie:
I was surprised by how much a small gesture can mean, and I felt proud to be part of the team.
Final thoughts from Lilie:
“Being the Three King was an experience that filled my heart and the hearts of many children and families too.”
