Conversion

In the first four chapters that we have read of Acts we have seen multiple instances where thousands were converted to Christianity (often at one time!). What does conversion look like in our own lives? We talked about conversion in general; sometimes it's from one religion to another (such as those in RCIA who are converting from a different faith/denomination to Catholicism), but other times it's small things that change our hearts and our minds. We can look to the Saints for great conversion stories, how God touched their hearts and lives.

We then spend time reflecting on our own conversion stories and faith journeys. Everyone was given writing tools, a set of questions, and some prayer cards to reflect on if they finished the questions early. They spread out over the youth center. After about 20 minutes we gathered back together again and discussed some of the questions they were given. Below are some responses that were recorded:

How can you open yourself up to conversion moments?

• Listen
• Take it to heart
• Spend time by yourself/alone
• Be around people who are proud of their faith
• (and also those who aren't, because then you're forced to take a stance for your faith)

What can you do to strengthen conversion moments?

• Keep your heart open
• Surrender yourself to God
• Listen and not question everything
• Praise and Worship
• Trust God

What are you seeking in your faith journey?

• To be dependent on God
• Be anchored by God, to know where they are in this world
• Challenges (helps them grow in faith)
• To listen
• For God to be the complete center, to feel His presence everywhere, to have their faith rub off on others
• Strength for tough moments
• To know that they're not the only one, that God is there