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A WAY OF LIFE FOR YOUNG CATHOLICS Fr Stephen Wang

A Way of Life for Young Catholics

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A WAY OF LIFE FOR YOUNG CATHOLICS Fr Stephen Wang

Copyright © Stephen Wang 2007

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Introduction Part 1: How to Live Your Catholic Faith  five essentials of Christian life  five activities that will help your faith  five ways to appreciate the Mass more  five inspiring Christian truths  how to give your life to God Part 2: How to Pray  five ways of praying  five elements of prayer  five fundamental Catholic prayers  five other important prayers  five prayers for particular times in the day  five ‘acts’ to make frequently Part 3: How to be Holy  five spiritual practices  five Christian responsibilities  five ways to sanctify your home or room  five things to be  five saints for young people  five great saints of the twentieth century Part 4: How to Go to Confession  how to go to confession: the basics  an examination of conscience  five ways of dealing with recurring temptations  five common struggles  five things to avoid Part 5: How to be Chaste

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Part 6: How to Discover Your Vocation  five ways to become clearer about your vocation  five ways to find a good Catholic husband or wife  five ‘signs’ of a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life Part 7: How to Find Support and Information  books

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INTRODUCTION This Way of Life is written for young Catholics who want to live their faith more deeply but are not sure what steps to take. It contains practical, down-to-earth advice on all sorts of issues that come up in the lives of young Catholics. It is not for experts, but for ordinary young people who have been touched by God in some way but are not sure how to respond. It will be especially helpful for...