In this school year so far, I have learned many things about my faith. Through religion class, youth ministry (6th grade dive leader and attending EDGE(7th and 8th graders), and going to retreats (Youth 2000 and the EDGE Fall Retreat). Three things that I learned this year that I learned this year in religion class that stood out to me are the Breaking Bread Together story, Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, and the teachings fighting heresies. These are things learned in religion class that have impacted me. The first thing that we learned that has stood out to me was the Breaking Bread Together on page 44. The story tells us about how the resurrected Jesus joined Cleopas and his friend. Jesus questions them about what they are talking
This semester has been a revelation for me in my spiritual walk and building relationships with others. I have taken what I have learned in this class to bless others and encourage them that they can make it because God loves them. During the times of witnessing and servant hood, I have found so, many people that just want someone to listen and love them. My perception of people has changed because now I feel that I am more compassionate now, sensitive to the needs of others, humble, loving, and willing to be servant.
Holy Family Catholic School has helped me grow in my faith, knowledge, and service. I have participated in faith journeys, K4J skits, and sending Christmas presents to poor children around the world. Holy Family Catholic School is a great example and has helped me grow in my faith, knowledge, and service.
This has shaped me as a person beyond what words can express. Catholic schools truly prepare students for more than school and careers; they shape the whole person, body, mind, and soul, in Jesus. Imagine how different the world might be if every person realized and believed that God loves them just for who they are. Picture how different the world would be if we all viewed every other person as possessing that same degree of dignity and treated each other accordingly. Envision how different the world might be if people found their identity in Jesus rather than in the fleeting amusements and distractions so far beneath their worth. Can you imagine such a world? I can because of my education. Catholic school teachers can. Catholic school students can. Hopefully, together we will create a light that inspires others to realize the full truth of their potential and worth in God’s eyes, as well as realize the fullness of
Getting to know my faith more has really changed my life, Before I started going back to church my life was falling apart but while I was learning about the Holy Spirit, God, Jesus Christ made me lead to the right direction. My Faith means a lot to me now that I am able to understand every detail about the
As I was headed towards 6th grade, I started studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. This created a huge change in my family. As a Hispanic, being a Catholic is a big thing. Though my parents stopped studying the Bible, I continued. This created a division in my family.
In the beginning of class, we studied soul care and how we are held accountable for our Christian family. We learned about dialogue and how it helps gain trust in conversation, not to mention it builds self-esteem. Any way we can help better others in what matters most to me. This will help me in the future. In week four we learned about dreams and the conscious and the unconscious. Most dreams are from satan in my opinion, but some can be from God like mine was when I saw Jesus. The devil can attack our self-esteem through dreams and can make us scared to do anything if we allow it. The battle field is of the mind. In week five we looked at different ways of counseling and if sin influences our lives
In High School I was blessed with a very close group of friends, we came from different faiths and life styles however we all cared so much for one another and accepted and tried to learn about one another’s faiths. So when one of my best friends came to me and said she was interested in joining the Catholic Church I was over joyed to help her discover the religion I love. As she began her RCIA classes she was a kid at Christmas, with every bit of new information she learned about Catholicism she became strong and stronger in her faith. She would have a new fact or
As you reflect on your past college year, explain how your faith has impacted your life. Think of decisions that you made and / or actions that you chose to take.
Religion 120 has taught me something more than just the meaning of religion. I would argue that I will be taking away more knowledge from this class than any other class I have taken so far in my college career. The learning path Professor Robert takes has benefited me throughout the semester. The learning path I took persuaded me to open my mind and absorb and understand the ideas of other individuals. After I opened my mind up and read all of the content we were assigned in class, along with listened to my classmates and professor Robert’s take on religion, I was able to picture religion as something other than just the physical place of worship and discussions taken place there. When most individuals think of religion they think about going to church and not much else. Religion is so much more than just the physical place and the individuals leading the practice. Religion has the potential to help guide you in life, along with giving you a sense of meaning in this big world. Religion has the power to help you connect with individuals like yourself,
Identify what you consider to be the most significant thing you learned this week. I learned to seek good not evil, that you may live. In The New Interpreter’s Study Bible page 1286.” seek good and not evil, that you may live; and so the LORD, the God of hosts, will be with you, just as you have said.” (Amos 5:14, 2003). Israelites were doing evil over good, which make the LORD to be angry to them. They were worship gods and killed each other. They turned the kingdom of God to their own kingdom and they did not listen what God said to them.
always been putting my religion first, especially in my education at school. One teacher that I will always remember is my seventh grade religion teacher, Mrs. Romano. Every single class Mrs. Romano drilled into our minds the four cardinal virtues; Prudence, Justice, Temperance, and Fortitude! To be totally
This semester of Christian Worldview has been beneficial for me learning more about all different types of worldviews. I started this class with a Christian background but a clean slate of not knowing what my true worldview really was. As I went through the semester, I gained tons of new knowledge to help me understand how my opinions matched with the different worldviews.
One thing that really stood out to me this year was at senior retreat when Janna said “you don't have to be religious to be spiritual.” I thought that fit my situation almost perfectly. I believe in a higher power and that by being a good person will earn you a spot in whatever heaven is out there. However, I don't believe that by getting a divorce, or being gay, or eating meat on a Friday in Lent will send you to Hell. I believe the way you live your life and the way you treat other people will determine your future. From realizing that, my journey has come a long way. Because my family is so religious, I often feel lost because I don't believe everything they
Everything we’ve learned throughout this course has been interesting and important to me, but I realized that I had more interest in the discussions about religious
During my ten years attending St. John the Baptist,the significant experiences that I had not only impacted my life in a positive way, but it also shaped me into the person I am today. Some of these experiences including interaction with the school community, growing in my faith, and participating in student council made me the person I am now.