NeWeStCoNvErT Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Hey Im Joyce and I am the oldest child in my family I have a sister and brother in florida and mom and 4 step brothers and sisters and a step mom .My step family is "baptist" that got to church one day a year on eater.Im trying to convery my family so i decided to try my sister first because they call her they demon of the family(but she is really good kid)she just doesnt belive in god or so she says .She is 14 years old and I pray for my family and all others who are not catholic for them to realize the true church ,God's one and only church on earth.But i have her reading some books about god and im taking my time i was wodering since we have some younger peeps on here how would I go about getting her to believe in god in her rebellion stage.because at this rate I think ill have to wait till she is like 18 and over her rebellion stage so if you could give me some suggestions that would be great and also do you think i moght be to pushy I dont try to be I never force her all on her own will so i know she is curious but how to bring the curiousity out is my question. pax. joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Pray. Be an example by your life. Don't push, try to "tell her like it is" or even try to "convert" her. It's not your job. Only God can bring people to the Church as only God can save people. Your sincere life and humble attitude is the best way to change people. To be a light in the darkness. God Bless, Bro. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeWeStCoNvErT Posted May 1, 2004 Author Share Posted May 1, 2004 [quote]Only God can bring people to the Church as only God can save people. [/quote] I know just trying to spread his word.my sister was raised without bieng taught who God is.So it is hard for to accept that he really exsists But i do believe she believes he exist due to her curousity. Thanks pax, Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 if i could add something, i think its the little, nonchalant things u do and say that can make all the difference. as you're getting ready for church, just ask her once, and very politely, if she would like to go w/ u. if she says no, then just say ok and go on ur own. its important that you don't pressure her, but at the same time, little invitations like that open the door for her to the life that you live. also, u can occasionally ask her if she has any questions about what she is reading. "how is that book coming along?" or something like that. here too u would want to make sure that you don't hound her about it or make her feel like she has to finish the book in a hurry. just let her know that you haven't forgotten about her and that u are interested in her progress and there for her if she has any questions. w/ ur invitations and ur probing questions, u would want to make sure that there is plenty of time between them, so she doesn't feel like you are pushing her too quickly or too soon. beyond that, i totally agree w/ bro adam. the single best way catholics witness to their faith is by silently living their catholic life to the best of their ability. pray before meals (even in public). go to church evey sunday. avoid curse words. be charitable. be forgiving. non-catholics, and especially non-christians, see the little things that we do even when we think that no one is watching. good luck to you, phatcatholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hananiah Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 Well, I'd say Catholicism appeals to the teenage rebel in me. I'm fighting an uphill battle against a massive tide of secularism and immorality. I am the counter-culture. I reject the fundamental presuppositions of the society in which I live and adhere rather to a system rooted in ancient Israel. I reject my society's morality, philosophy, practices, and politics. It's a pretty cool place for a rebel to be, I'd say. Tell your sister that if she really wants to be a rebel, she should join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeWeStCoNvErT Posted May 2, 2004 Author Share Posted May 2, 2004 [quote]Well, I'd say Catholicism appeals to the teenage rebel in me. I'm fighting an uphill battle against a massive tide of secularism and immorality. I am the counter-culture. I reject the fundamental presuppositions of the society in which I live and adhere rather to a system rooted in ancient Israel. I reject my society's morality, philosophy, practices, and politics. It's a pretty cool place for a rebel to be, I'd say. Tell your sister that if she really wants to be a rebel, she should join us.[/quote] LOL never thought of it that it away she is always trying to be different but the thing is her friends are catholic or at least her best friends. So score one for the good guys (dont ask) but neways she does come to church with me with out a fight I just hey jennifer do you wanna go and she says I dont know and im like what kind answer is that and then eventually getting her answer out because she has never told me no or anything close she only trys to act like she doesnt care. But neways usually she will say i dont know then i will say hey im about to go so if you wanna come you are welcome to .But most of the time when i go to church with her i go for a second time on sunday because me and my bf go in the morning then if i want to or if i have time i will set asside time to go with her later so she doesnt feel uncomfortable around jack she wont go if he is there so i understand its already hard enough to go to a place where it is so different from protestent churches. She does like the catholic church's magnificent beauty though as opposed to most protestent churches she has visited which is not alot. But i do ask her hey hows the book comin or what page are you on or try to start a convo with her about the part of the book she is on see if i can clear uo anything the book doesnt make clear but its designed for teenagers book so i dont think she wil have a problem with that. Oh if somebody is wondering the book is called "prove it God" by amy wellborne and i bought another one for her "prove it jesus" its targeted for catholic teens qu'estioning thier faith but its a good overall general teaching book i like its Q&A format and its like150 pages per book so they dont have a brain over load lol anyways i wont put yall to sleep PEACE. Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hananiah Posted May 2, 2004 Share Posted May 2, 2004 Hey, if your sister is impressed by art and lirurgy you should take her to a Byzantine Catholic Church. I've never seen one that wasn't gorgeous on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeWeStCoNvErT Posted May 2, 2004 Author Share Posted May 2, 2004 i have been to online tour of a bynzatine(sorry for the spelling) I want to go but i think this weekend we are going to a tridentine mass........bynzatine rite churchs are beautiful i told jack when ilooked at it on the internet it was like it was a another realm of the world, he said that its supposed to be like hevean on earth. I dont want to bring her to one till i have been. because i have not been to one so i dont know what thier rite is like so i want to be comfortable to make her comfortable if that makes any sense at all pax Joyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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