Thinker Tank Invents, part of the C3 Ignite program and in collaboration with Lemelson-MIT and the San Pedro Pastoral Region, empowers Catholic school students in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to become inventors and creative problem-solvers. At St. Maria Goretti, student teams tackled real-world problems, built prototypes, and competed in the 2025 ADLA Invention Convention—where 15 students participated, three won first place, and two advanced to the state level. The program has expanded opportunities, boosted student confidence and skills, and inspired them to become innovative changemakers in their communities.