This article will help you become a good Christian teenager, and is suitable for both girls and boys.
Steps
Step 1. Be modest and respectful
Show others your principles, including sobriety and rejection of excess.
- Remember that words are a precious weapon but they can also hurt or destroy someone. If you love to talk, be aware of the possible consequences your talk can have on others. (Depression, incitement, anger, judgments, tensions, offenses, lies, sarcasm, misunderstandings, rudeness, hatred and even violent reactions).
- Just speak the truth and speak lovingly. Don't swear, don't scream and don't rant. Always keep your demeanor and don't be rude. If in a moment of anger you say offensive words, apologize immediately and show sorry.
Step 2. Love your neighbor
Listen more. Be positive. Be thrilled to have loved ones by your side. Behave well, do not discriminate, treat everyone equally but do not generalize, consider each person as an individual.
Step 3. Take the Bible with you wherever you go
Even when you are at the mall or in the arcade with your siblings.
- Read the Bible every morning as soon as you wake up and every night before you fall asleep, pick it up whenever you feel spiritual questions arise within you. It is a good idea to have two copies of the Bible, one to keep at home at all times and one to carry in your bag, which you can eventually give to someone.
- Study the Bible by taking notes.
Step 4. Pray every morning, every evening, before meals, in times of doubt, weakness, when you feel the need or whenever you have time to do so
If you find that someone has a problem, pray for that person too, you can make them understand that you are close to them
Step 5. Go to mass every Sunday or every Saturday afternoon
You also attend all the celebrations of religious holidays, attend catechism and prayer groups, participate in ceremonies.
Step 6. Spread the Word of God
Your contribution can also make a difference.
Participating in discussions and discussions with friends and family on matters of faith is always a very delicate step. Be patient and respect the opinions of others, if you notice that someone is feeling uncomfortable, avoid talking about some things they do not share and pray for them. Never criticize anyone directly. Practice and prepare speeches that can be accepted and understood easily, use words that do not offend the sensitivity of your interlocutors. It is up to them to decide to accept Christ in their own life, you can only bring them closer to Him, but not force them
Step 7. Donate your time, money and items you own to anyone who needs help, a person in need, a poor family or associations
Dedicate yourself to volunteering when you can, do some charity. Remember that in the Gospel Jesus said "love one another as I have loved you".
Step 8. Be as natural as you can
God created man in His image and likeness, respect yourself and try to improve yourself.
- Don't try to artificially change your appearance. Don't get pierced, don't get tattoos, and don't dye your hair. If you already have tattoos and piercings and have now decided to get closer to God, use your image to spread the Word to other guys like you.
- Dress well. Take care of your body and maintain good posture. Be sure of yourself. Your clothes also need to be clean and tidy, always make a good impression on others, dress tastefully and take care of your skin and hair.
- Girls should avoid mini skirts, short dresses, very low-cut tops, sleeveless shirts or shorts. Their appearance must be graceful but modest. It is not necessary to wear provocative clothes to be cute, if in doubt you can seek the help of a person who loves fashion and is skilled in making good combinations.
- Makeup can bring out the natural beauty of girls, but it's always good not to overdo it. You can apply a little brown or black mascara, some lip gloss and a touch of blush on the cheeks. Girls can cover skin imperfections with concealer, or with powder if they have oily skin, but the makeup doesn't have to be too obvious. A natural eyeshadow, eyeliner and a light lipstick are reserved only for special occasions. Make-up must only embellish, and not cover, the natural beauty that has been given by God.
Step 9. Seek Salvation
Approach God with prayer, ask to receive the Holy Spirit, attend Sunday mass and listen to the words of your parents and the parish priest.
After receiving the gift of Faith, do all you can to put God's Word into practice in your life. Love your neighbor as yourself, do good, involve others, and spread the gospel. In life what is sown is harvested, so let Love guide your actions
Step 10. Continue your path to Salvation
Follow your path as a Christian that began on the day of your baptism, behave well and live according to the Word.
- Encourage others to draw closer to the Faith.
- Respect the Ten Commandments.
- Love God! Show your love for Him by loving your neighbor and helping those most in need. Good works are worth more than many claims.
- Honor and respect your parents, even in times of tension. Teenagers often have discussions with their parents, but try to always address them in a loving way, resolve any conflicts. Do your best to always get along with them.
- Don't steal and don't lie. Be honest and don't waste your time on in vain actions.
- Also use the web to spread your Christian thoughts, write articles of a religious nature, quote verses from the Bible. If you have Facebook, use the social network to communicate your message to others and talk about God.
Step 11. Find the right friends
Befriend people like you who encourage your path of faith and share your thoughts.
- Be friendly to everyone. But try not to get involved in bad company, avoid brawlers, blackmailers, liars and bullies.
- Do not argue. Don't complain and turn the other cheek.
- Even when you are stressed always try to keep your spirits high. Find energy, enthusiasm and inspiration, continue to live always in the Faith and do not let yourself be influenced by a bad mood! Anxiety is human, but don't let it take over.
- Find ways to calm your anxiety, sadness, and anger. Engage in sports, or write or draw, allow yourself some distractions to relax. If you need help, don't hesitate to ask and don't be afraid to cry if you feel the need. But let it out only in front of people you are very familiar with, or alone.
- Be an instrument of peace. Do not fuel discussions, whether they are physical or verbal. Don't insult, don't be aggressive, and don't do anything that could hurt others.
- Don't gossip. They will hurt both you and others, they won't bring you anything good.
- NEVER engage in bullying, whether physical, verbal, or virtual.
- If you find that someone is being bullied, don't be afraid to stand up for them. You will be appreciated for your good heart and courage.
- Do not put up with harmful or offensive situations. Remove all those who harm you from your life.
- Do not avoid the company of those who do not share your ideology or belong to another religion. No one will ever ask you to change your point of view and there is always a lot to learn from everyone.
- Show your respect for others. Always be kind and good.
- Respect the elderly.
- Free yourself from fear, hatred and shame by living in the Faith.
Step 12. Offer your help, for example by teaching catechism to the children:
- Volunteer to sing in the church choir.
- Collaborate with religious services, offer to look after the children of other parishioners during the rite, if necessary.
- Dedicate yourself to religious-themed summer activities.
Step 13. Actively participate and offer to collaborate with your family and friends
Carry out household activities with a smile and be a support for your family and friends.
- Be a good example for children and kids younger than you. If you don't want your brothers or sisters to do something, set the right example and don't either.
- Committed to school. Strive to give your best, study and love school. It will be very useful to you in life.
- If you work, do your homework diligently, complete everything that is asked of you, don't waste time and try to get along with your boss and your colleagues.
- Don't always stay online. Don't always use Facebook or chat, don't play games all the time.
- Do not watch movies with inappropriate content, such as violent, vulgar, or explicit content.
- Do not listen to songs with very aggressive, vulgar lyrics or inappropriate themes. They don't deserve your attention and time.
- Trust in God and try to always be a good Christian.
Advice
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- Some passages in this guide refer specifically to girls.
- Some examples of good Christian teenagers: Simon and John.
- Don't be fooled by others because of your Christian faith. Be convinced of your choice and don't hate anyone.
- Love God with all your heart and with all your soul.
- Sometimes it is not easy to be able to love and forgive one's enemies. No human being is perfect, pray and entrust yourself to divine grace.
- Read testimonials from other young Christians like you.
- Remember that you are always in dialogue with God and that He never abandons you.
