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Erikaspirit16
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Absolutely. Before the changeover, there seemed to be more well informed people who quoted sources and made logical arguments! I actually learned a lot…but now…not so much!
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Lost
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Do not need to worry.
I remember hearing this in a homily before: do all you can to pronounce your faith, speak the truth, but do not worry to much about the future of the Church. Because the Church was raised by God, and belongs to God, not by man, so She will always be fine.
I feel hopeless sometimes but at the end of the day, after saying my prayers, the burden is taken off.
I remember hearing this in a homily before: do all you can to pronounce your faith, speak the truth, but do not worry to much about the future of the Church. Because the Church was raised by God, and belongs to God, not by man, so She will always be fine.
I feel hopeless sometimes but at the end of the day, after saying my prayers, the burden is taken off.
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billy15
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I’ve found myself in similar situations @religionteacher123, but the children I teach are younger and part of our parish, so their questions aren’t as… negative. Just curious to get some clarification, do you teach at a Catholic high school? Is your class specifically teaching the Catholic faith or different aspects of religion? And finally, is your school a diocesan school or an independent Catholic school?
But to echo what some others have said, you just have to know your faith the best you can so you can give them a firm witness. Honestly, you may be the only solid Catholic that they have interacted with! They may not have other examples in their lives to look to when they are seeking someone who is an active, practicing, and faithful Catholic. I’d research some of these hot button issues in depth to give a clear and cogent response, that way, like St. Peter said, you’re “always ready to give a defense”.
This wisdom is all over CA’s main website, but if one of the kid’s stumps you with a question, or you’re not sure how to answer it correctly, tell them you’ll get back to them the following day, or week. And then simply follow through. Those kids will appreciate that you took the time to give an answer to their question.
I’ve done this for 6th graders by always having a “Question Box” in the room where we do religious education. They can put questions in at any time on any topic. Of course, I encourage them to ask questions out loud, but this helps because then I can show them by answering that I considered their question. I don’t know if a similar angle would work with older kids, but at the very least, just prepare yourself to answer their questions. If they have really said such things that anyone who believes in Catholicism is brainwashed, then show them why they’re wrong. Do so over several days if you need to get through the curriculum. On that specific topic of brainwashing, here’s a good place where you can start answering them, and provide them with an alternative view that is different from their own:
Does Teaching Religion “Brainwash” Kids?
But to echo what some others have said, you just have to know your faith the best you can so you can give them a firm witness. Honestly, you may be the only solid Catholic that they have interacted with! They may not have other examples in their lives to look to when they are seeking someone who is an active, practicing, and faithful Catholic. I’d research some of these hot button issues in depth to give a clear and cogent response, that way, like St. Peter said, you’re “always ready to give a defense”.
This wisdom is all over CA’s main website, but if one of the kid’s stumps you with a question, or you’re not sure how to answer it correctly, tell them you’ll get back to them the following day, or week. And then simply follow through. Those kids will appreciate that you took the time to give an answer to their question.
I’ve done this for 6th graders by always having a “Question Box” in the room where we do religious education. They can put questions in at any time on any topic. Of course, I encourage them to ask questions out loud, but this helps because then I can show them by answering that I considered their question. I don’t know if a similar angle would work with older kids, but at the very least, just prepare yourself to answer their questions. If they have really said such things that anyone who believes in Catholicism is brainwashed, then show them why they’re wrong. Do so over several days if you need to get through the curriculum. On that specific topic of brainwashing, here’s a good place where you can start answering them, and provide them with an alternative view that is different from their own:
Does Teaching Religion “Brainwash” Kids?
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anon64350612
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I get this attitude from students. It depends much upon what their family life is like. It is hard to teach the students who are living in situations where the parents are not obeying the commandments or attending church. Teach them anyway. Plant seeds.
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Tulitas
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Well, that was some derail…but honestly…LifeTeen is a very slid curriculum, it’s not just “youth Group” there’s books upon books of content, downloads, videos for training catechists and Teen leadership sharing tactics, and is heavily Eucharistic.
The people who don’t care for is (and this Bsshop may be one of those) have witnessed it not faithfully done. If one follows the curriculum, and goes by the book, it’s pretty flawless. Way more content that one would need, so that one can pick and choose what works for the dynamics in your group.
It’s High School catechesis. The Youth Group aspect is the place where they implement the teaching. The “group social” dynamic is very secondary.
But teens learn better with 10 min on, 15 mins small group, activity, film, instruction again, prayer, and summary. You can have a snack in there, but nowhere is it suggested.
The people who don’t care for is (and this Bsshop may be one of those) have witnessed it not faithfully done. If one follows the curriculum, and goes by the book, it’s pretty flawless. Way more content that one would need, so that one can pick and choose what works for the dynamics in your group.
It’s High School catechesis. The Youth Group aspect is the place where they implement the teaching. The “group social” dynamic is very secondary.
But teens learn better with 10 min on, 15 mins small group, activity, film, instruction again, prayer, and summary. You can have a snack in there, but nowhere is it suggested.
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TheLittleLady
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LifeTeen is as good or bad as the core team.
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Xanthippe_Voorhees
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The materials are always good. The curriculum for students is excellent. CORE team relates more to the youth group administration. Honestly, you have to blatantly ignore the materials to make it worse, and in the case of the youth groups if Lifeteen HQ finds out that you are ignoring their directives they pull the license. For instance, when the Papal correction came about not going around the alter and remaining seated for the Our Father Lifeteen pulled almost 100 parishes license for noncompliance. One third straightened up, one third stopped using Lifeteen and a third still cherry-picked materials they’d already received and called it lifeteen without permission.LifeTeen is as good or bad as the core team.
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Tulitas
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There are MANY parishes that claim to use LifeTeen. But they do not subscribe. they do their own thing, Which is stealing and misrepresenting. .
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Xanthippe_Voorhees
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Last I heard lifeteen had a FULL-TIME legal representative who spent her entire day primarily writing out cease and desist letters. Most parishes listen. Some do not, and depending on the state not much can be done, especally if that parish had purchased a large amount of curriculum and was arguing they were advertizing the “curiculum” and not the program.There are MANY parishes that claim to use LifeTeen. But they do not subscribe. they do their own thing, Which is stealing and misrepresenting. .
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TheLittleLady
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LifeTeen does require a group of people and a pastor who are committed to making the program work. I’ve seen parish buy it thinking they can do it then end up in the weeds when they do not have the level of support/people needed.
An alternative, one that can be done pretty much with one leader and no other help is YDisciple.
An alternative, one that can be done pretty much with one leader and no other help is YDisciple.
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TheOldColonel
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These youth are merely repeating what Mass Media is telling them. The coordinated effort of secular progressive activists to sew seeds of discord and faithlessness has been quite successful over the past 60 years. We are now witnessing their harvest time in which yet another generation will be led astray.
Yet, those of faith must remain strong in proclaiming the Gospel, resisting secular tyranny and standing up for religious freedom. The stronghold of faith in the family is the true fortress against such influences. But, where that is compromised, all is lost. No pastor or church program or school curriculum can compensate such a failure in the home. For this reason, the vocation of parenting is now more important than ever.
Yet, those of faith must remain strong in proclaiming the Gospel, resisting secular tyranny and standing up for religious freedom. The stronghold of faith in the family is the true fortress against such influences. But, where that is compromised, all is lost. No pastor or church program or school curriculum can compensate such a failure in the home. For this reason, the vocation of parenting is now more important than ever.
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