Stories by Teenagers Series Every Step of the Way

Reading about the deeply personal experiences of Catholic teens is an enlightening avenue into the hearts of young people. Each book in this series includes over 45 personal experiences written by students.

By sharing their stories, these young women and men give voice to their faith experiences and help others recognize God's role in their own lives. Each book is illustrated with 11 original student artworks. Catholic teens will find in these engaging books inspiring journeys of faith!

"When is God present? When is God absent?" In this fourth volume of Stories by Teenagers, young people write about experiences in which they recognize the presence or the absence of God in their lives. Readers will witness the receiving of gifts that are so fulfilling that the recipients can imagine only one possible source, a loving God. Readers will also witness pain and loss in which the writers can find no evidence of God's presence. In either case, the stories demonstrate how young people wrestle with questions about God's existence and are willing to grow and learn through all challenges.

"He looked into my eyes, and I could see God in him. I burst into tears all over again, releasing my joy in a flood. I knew then and there that I was doing a good thing and that it was the right thing. Ryan was crying too, and we hugged each other tight. I don't know if he is the person I will spend the rest of my life with, but we will always share a close bond because of this experience. It is a bond no one can break because it is a bond with each other and with God." (Laura Kay Slavicek)