We have an issue.

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Explain

Okay, so here's the sitch:
I'm Catholic, and I went to bible study for a really long time. Two years ago, I dropped out for the year because tbh, I've always hated it. Last year, my grade didn't have a teacher, so I didn't have to go again. This year, it looks like I'll have a teacher, and– Here's the thing that makes this such a big decision– In order to do confirmation, I have to attend this year.

I'm really caught on the fence about what to do. I mean, this is a literally a life changing decision. I don't like church. I don't see myself going to church once I'm on my own and my mom isn't forcing me to anymore. I believe in God and I read my bible, but I prefer to do these things alone, you know? But part of me thinks, "what if someday you suddenly get really religious or something, and wish you had done confirmation, and this and that." And the thing is, confirmation is really strict, at least in my church. To put it very, very simply, part of it is a vow to continue going to church for the rest of my life. And I don't see that happening.

I don't know if I want to keep taking the class. I don't know if I want to be confirmed. I don't know what to do.

That's a decision only you can make. However we shall support you no matter what and always fight at yout side

Right but I need your help because I have n o i d e a what to do

What do you get if you do this Catholic thingy?

One thing I think it was my youth pastor maybe said last week was that church becomes a chore when you think of it as a religious obligation rather than something you get to do and that probably doesn't change anything but whatever

An expectation to be in church always

An expectation to be in church always

And what do you get if you don't do it?

An expectation to be in church always

And what do you get if you don't do it?

Family shame and a lost opportunity

What's the opportunity

Do have done it, I guess
I wish I didn't have to make this decision now
I won't even do confirmation for four more years, who knows where I'll be then??

Something that my youth pastor has taught me is that, what matters isn't that you go to church, or read your bible or go to a class, it's that you believe and trust in Him. So trust in Him and He'll lead you to the place you need to be.

Hey Warrior

That's kind of what I'm thinking. Thank you Rachel. That was helpful.

If you ever need help with something like that anymore, I can try and do… something.

haha… Thanks

I actually have something to do today for once, so I'm gonna go try to find something cuter to wear {it's not gonna work and I'm r e a d y for that lol}
Wish me luck

Hey Warrior

Hey Shuri.

The way I see it is that the Big Guy™ knows your heart. He will know that you still truly believe in Him even if you are conflicted about church itself. Besides faith is a very private affair. It's between you and Him. Not you, Him, and 50 million other people. If you're not ready, then you're not ready. Pastors are supposed to understand that in life there is a fluctuation of faith, and should not judge when someone feels conflicted. Of course they will try to guide you back, but in the end the decision is up to you.

When I left the church many years ago, it was devastating and hard, but I knew in my heart that I would always be welcomed back should my life lead me back to it. (It hasn't but me and the Big Guy™ are on interesting terms) Leaving is sometimes a good thing too. Just remember you can always go back to finish what you started.

Thank you Eris, that was very helpful.

Climbed some trees today, feeling good (other than still being sick)

Climbed some trees today, feeling good (other than still being sick)

Oooo

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Add mine to that petition.

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I get stuck in trees. It’s weird. I’ve gotten stuck in my friends tree at least 20 times and I still climb it.

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