Antua Handal

Hi! I’m Antua, thank you so much for your interest in my mission!

I grew up in El Salvador in a Catholic family, receiving daily formation through Catholic school. Though I knew a lot about the faith, my relationship with God was more head than heart. At 15, my family went through painful hardships that left me battling anxiety and depression. I felt distant from God and I would question Him.

Everything changed in 2016 when I attended a retreat and truly encountered the love of Christ. I surrendered my struggles to Him, and from that moment on, I knew I wasn’t alone. My circumstances didn’t change overnight, but my heart did. Jesus gave me real joy, strength, and hope that I could not find anywhere else.

Then, I moved to Montreal to study design in a new country. Through CCO, I found community and purpose. I was challenged to live fully for Christ, and saying “yes” to Him has been the greatest joy of my life.

Now, I serve as a missionary and designer on CCO’s Media Team. I use my creative gifts to share the Gospel and bring others to encounter Jesus. I especially want to reach students facing mental health struggles, because I’ve witnessed first hand the healing that only Christ can bring.

Please pray for:

• Students and young adults who feel alone, that they may encounter the true love of Jesus, hopefully through missionary efforts

• The people of El Salvador, especially workers and the most vulnerable.

Thank you for partnering with me in this mission. You are helping make life-changing encounters with God possible!