Although there are many instances of violence and hate in society today, one that shocked the nation more than most was the massacre at Columbine High School. Some people say that the boys’ families caused them to kill, and some say it w

In high school, there is a second side to modern Christianity. While many communities offer programs for fellowship and leadership in Christ, many teens get caught up in the wrong things. These programs are meant to not condemn the “bad” ideals teens may posses of things that they may do, but these programs are an outreach. The philosophy of many programs focuses on loving the unlovable, accepting people as they are, and helping those who feel alone. Several of these nation-wide programs for teenagers wanting to grow closer to Christ include FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), Young Life, and church youth groups. While none of these programs are better than the other, each has its own uniqueness and own appeal to different groups of teenagers.

as other students; however there was also another ingredient... a lack of faith in their lives. In a world where many teenagers are surrounded by things such as materialism and discrimination many have the strength to maintain a spiritual life. I feel that these few are very strong. They have overlooked the pressures of their peers and the world around them and have chosen which path will lead into a bright future.

Today’s church wants to play a larger role in letting teens know about and help to guide them in their beliefs. Some teens are more secure in their faith than others. There are many adults that do support these certain teenagers. More than many previous popes, Pope John Paul II has a distinct goal for the ministry of youths. Part of John Paul II’s plans for ministry includes Sons and Daughters of the light: A Pastoral Plan for ministry with young adults. That is a plan for ministry to people in their late teens and early twenties, with a purpose of a development of a spiritual life. The plan seems to be working, because whereas five or ten years ago it was not cool to believe and pronounce faith in God, now many teens cannot think of anything cooler.

While it is easy to walk into a

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