I wish I had the desire to go to church - but I just don't have it ...?

Question

I'm 17 years old.
Myself, as well as my mother are Roman Catholic.
All my life I feel as if I have been "FORCED" to go , never truly participating in the mass , I just would usually sit there.
This year I started to rebel and have not gone to church...
I HATE how my mother holds this over me when I want to do something...........


How can I get a desire to go . I feel as if im always ******* PRESSURED I CANT STAND IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Answer 1

If you're not comfortable in the church your mother goes to but you wish you had a desire for church why don't you try different ones till you find one that you like?

Answer 2

Since you are 17 years old, that is certainly old enough to have an intelligent conversation with your mom. Why don't you sit down with her, explain how you feel about going to church and ask her what SHE gets out of attending church. Her answers may surprise you if you take the time to listen and learn. Be honest with YOUR feelings, too. And, since you said that you 'wished you had a desire to go to church' then perhaps it's just a matter of trying to see the church through your mother's eyes, paying better attention to the sermon, or digging deeper into the principles of the gospel. It might be your lack of knowledge that makes it frustrating to just sit there. Bone up on your knowledge of the scriptures, ask more questions, put your rebelling aside and you might be surprised at how going to church with your mom could end up becoming an enjoyable experience.

Answer 3

Can you go to another church? Maybe you just don't go for all the hype. Religion should be a part of your life, but your not getting anything much out of it if you have a bad attitude about it.

Try going to a small non denominational church or something. Maybe this will help you find some peace religion wise. On the other hand, if perhaps you join in a bit that may change your opinion. Good luck

Answer 4

I said for years that I had no desire to go to any church but one day I found the right one and now I cant wait for services.

Answer 5

Well, I wouldn't want to go either.

There seems to be a lot of condemnation in legalistic Churches. So? Why don't you go to an undenominational Church, like the one I go to? http://www.riveroflifefellowship.org . It is sooo important to obey God & get fed the Word of God in Church today. Especially since you see the Day of Christ nearing. The devil will lead you astray by wolves in sheeps clothing if you don't get grounded in a good bible preaching Church.

Answer 6

nobody say Church is the only answer to all
the spiritual aspect of life! at this point you need to look for give and receive in different places, if you enjoy to give its will come back to you and then its help you understand yourself beater and to fill more
self confident, and people around you will
enjoy your company and your energy,

Answer 7

Then don't go. Assert your free will and your right to think and act for yourself. Maybe later in life you'll feel the desire to go. If you don't feel anything, maybe something is missing and it's time to look for it elsewhere.

Answer 8

Perhaps if you start learning more about your faith and church, it will make the liturgy and worship services have a deeper meaning for you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Church

Wikipedia alone has hundreds of pages devoted to matters of faith and church history.

Answer 9

I don't blame you, as a Christian, I wouldn't want to go to a Catholic church either. Try a Calvary Chapel youth group, you'll love it!

Answer 10

you dont need to attend to mass every week to be faithfull to god.You can still maintain your faith through prayer,outreach and other church activities.continue to pray and read the bible to stay connected to church