Faith in Action: Companioning a Pregnant Teen
Our spotlight guest was 15 years old when she became pregnant. Even though she chose to nurture the life of her baby, she faced ridicule and judgment from many people...
Does Evil Exist?
How do you understand evil? Can you spot its presence in our world? Do you even believe that it exists? Meet Fr. Jack Fabian, a priest of the Companions of Christ the Lamb of the Diocese of Marquette in Michigan. He will share his own experiences with the Church’s ritual of exorcism...
Coping With Criticism
Have you endured more than your share of criticism? Does it seem that the way you are and the things you do just aren’t good enough? Julie Robenhymer, Miss New Jersey 2005, shares how she has been able to cope with criticism throughout her life and how her Catholic faith helped her.
Standing Up Against Sexual Harassment
According to a major study by the Education Foundation of the American Association of University Women, four in five teenagers say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment during their school lives. What is sexual harassment? What should you do if you have been sexually harassed?...
Preserving Your Relationship With Both Parents After Their Divorce
Teenagers have different reactions to the stresses of divorce. Sometimes they may even be caught in the middle between disputes their parents may have. So how difficult is it to maintain a good relationship with both of your parents after a divorce?...
Does God Answer Prayers?
In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus says, “Ask and you shall receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened.” Have you ever felt like God was not listening? How does God answer our prayers? It is not always in the ways we expect!
The Internet: A New Source of Gossip, Rumors
and Ruining Reputations
Social Networks like My Space have created a whole new social scene for us…..but it isn’t all fun and games. Just like the “real” world, bullying and harassment is present on the Internet. What should you do if you are a victim of Internet harassment?...
Experiencing Jesus
With all the distractions in our lives, it can be difficult to see and feel the presence of Jesus in our everyday life. Yet, we believe Jesus is with us in countless ordinary and extraordinary ways. How do you experience Jesus? What efforts do you make to have an intimate relationship with Christ?...
Words to Live By
“Carpe Diem.” “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.” These are phrases that guide and inspire. Do you have a personal motto that you live by? Is there a quote from Scripture that guides you?...
Is Love a Choice?
Is love an involuntary emotion? Or does a person choose to love? Christians are called to behave lovingly toward all people …even those who are more difficult to love. What does it mean to love as God loves? Jesus shows us the way.
Do You Depend On Others for Happiness?
Have you ever thought that other people could make you happy? Then you blamed them when they didn’t provide what you needed? This kind of dependency only results in unhealthy relationships and disappointment...
High School Drama
Is there too much drama in your life? Has the roller coaster of lies, rumors, and betrayals taken their toll on your emotions? There are ways to avoid the drama and to cope with it when it finds you...
In Trouble with the Law
Nearly 2.5 million juveniles are arrested each year. Some of these teenagers got in with the wrong crowd…and some just impulsively made the wrong choice. Others committed violent crimes without regard for the consequences...
Facing Fears
What is your greatest fear? Does this fear hold you back from pursuing your goals or enjoying the gift of life that God has given you? It is difficult to grow until we can break through some of the fears that limit us...
Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?
What harm is a “little white lie”.....especially if it helps you get ahead? Is being honest always the best choice? Our faith teaches us about the importance of being truthful and honest...
Choosing What to Do With Anger
Anger isn’t bad; what we do with it can be disastrous. How many of us express anger through violent or destructive behavior? There are many constructive ways to deal with anger...
The Ten Commandments in the 21st Century
Given to Moses by God thousands of years ago, how are the Ten Commandments relevant to our lives today? Our Catholic faith, along with life experiences, help us to see how following God’s way is the path to happiness in our lives.
Sharing Your Faith vs. Being Pushy with People
As Catholic Christians we are called to spread the Gospel…sharing our faith through our words and actions, without being pushy...
Overcoming Eating Disorders
In an American culture obsessed with appearance, anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating are widespread among teenagers, especially among girls. Medical care and psychological treatment are essential to recovery from these destructive disorders...
Modern Media and Religion
I-Pods, cell phones, the Internet, and on-demand TV…modern media occupies a lot of our time. It influences the way we think, feel, act, and believe. How do we sift through the messages and discriminate between what is good and what holds the potential for harm?...
Competitiveness
How competitive is your high school? Do students cheat and plagiarize to get ahead? Recent studies indicate an increase in students who are willing to do “whatever it takes” to be accepted at the college of their choice...
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Select Season:
Living for Today or Living for Forever
It is easy to get caught up in a pattern of instant gratification, making choices that satisfy our wants and desires right now. All choices have consequences. What about our hopes for a lifetime and for eternal life? Do we make choices that are consistent with what we believe God has planned for us?
