I'm 16 years old, last time I went to church was about 8 years ago when I attended Catholic private school. But all of that changed and I no longer believed in God anymore.
Now, I want to have that relationship again with him. I was thinking about joining a youth group, I want a sense of belonging also, sports at school isn't my thing and I'm really kind of shy. It seems to fit.
But what do we do there exactly, is it my kind of scene? Expensive?
2007-10-29 12:25:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Try it and find out. Only you can tell if it is what you are looking for.
Most youth groups that I know about are free unless there is a trip and then they have fund raisers.
You might want to check out LifeTeen: http://lifeteen.com/
With love in Christ.
2007-10-29 18:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any church youth group which charges a fee for 16 year olds to attend, unless its a fee for a meal or a weekend retreat or something like that.
And most Bible believing churches will waive even those fees if there is a financial need.
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2007-10-29 12:54:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the group. The youth group I was a part of as a teen was meant to teach how to live better Christian lives, was supposed to encourage fellowship among the members, etc. In practice the group was even more full of cliques than public school, and most people were more interested in having a good time (or making out with their significant other on retreats) than in learning about Christianity. But I certainly wouldn't suggest that my experience was the norm. I suggest trying it out and seeing whether you like it. I doubt there's much expense other than covering the costs of particular events.
2007-10-29 12:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are Catholic youth groups that really don't have much to do with the schools---they really do alot of fun things too---check with your priest---he'll get you into one---Catholic ones are free unless there is an actual charge for something they are going to do---like rollerskating or something like that
2007-10-29 12:30:18 · answer #4 · answered by Midge 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know much about Catholic youth groups. Most Protestant youth groups I know of are free. Contact a priest in you local parish. He should have the information you need.
Welcome back to the family.
2007-10-29 12:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by Bible warrior 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Midge gave a great answer. Listen to her.
2007-10-29 16:13:05 · answer #6 · answered by Danny H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the Bible
2007-10-29 12:29:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋