DIGITAL COPY: Holy Habits for Catholic Teens

Holy Habits for Catholic Teens shares over 200 habits that helped the Saints reject sin, build God’s Church on earth, and become the person God had created them to be. We hope that Catholic Teens can use this resource to understand further the role holy habits will play in their spiritual journey.

Holy Habits for Catholic Teens is different. 

Instead of packaging up the same (tired) tips for establishing good habits, this book looks to the Saints for inspiration. Inside Holy Habits for Catholic Teens, you will find the stories (and faces!) of 53 incredible saints. Teens are encouraged to learn about their struggles and model their lives after the Saints.

Holy Habits for Catholic Teens will remind your teen that the goal is not just to become an adult, but instead, to grow into a true disciple of Jesus Christ.

Although our teenagers may look like adults, many lack many of the essential skills or habits required for adulthood. Instead of lecturing them, let’s inspire Catholic Teens with the help of the saints.

Holy Habits for Catholic Teens addresses EVERY PART of a Teen’s life. Here are a few highlights from each section of Holy Habits for Catholic Teens:

SECTION 1: WHAT IS A HABIT

• How can I break bad habits?
• How can I establish habits that will make me holy?

SECTION 2: PUT GOD FIRST

• How can I discern God’s will?
• What simple habits will make prayer a natural part of my day?

SECTION 3: FIGHT SIN 

• How do I fully repent for my sins?
• What habits will surround me with God’s protection from sin and temptation?

SECTION 4: TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

• How do I care for the health of my body?
• How do I groom myself and care for my appearance? 
• How do I deal with stress?
• How do I keep my space clean and possessions organized?

SECTION 5: BECOMING A YOUNG ADULT

• How do I manage my schedule and commitments?
• How do I manage money as a Christian?
• How do I deal with failure and discomfort?

SECTION 6: OTHERS

• How do I apologize and offer forgiveness?
• How do I build good Christian friendships?
• How does a Christian date and discern marriage?
• How do I share my faith with others?

Each section offers teens a variety of habits that they could adopt today. And, since the habit is directly drawn from the life of a Saint, teens will see how this habit will make them holy.

The Tool All Catholic Teens Need

Holy Habits for Catholic Teens shares the habits that will enable Catholic Teens to:

• Establish a healthy and holy dating relationship.
• Use entertainment in an appropriate and balanced way.
• Prioritize prayer, no matter how hectic life gets.
• Manage their thoughts and emotions.
• Present themselves with confidence.
• Respond to the needs of others with compassion.

And so much more.

Holy Habits for Catholic Teens shares over 200 habits that teens can consider adopting. It’s impossible (and unwise) to try to adopt all, or even most, of the habits shared in this book. 

To help teens find their way into the world of holy habits, Catholic Sprouts is offering a 6-week course.

Recorded and shared live, each topic features Nancy joined by a special guest. After listening, teens will understand better why establishing this type of habit is so transformative. They will also understand which habits are best suited for their unique life and personality. The Holy Habits Course is sold separately.

As the title suggests, Holy Habits for Catholic Teens was written for Teen-Aged Catholics. Many of the topics addressed in the book will benefit any Catholic, but the life examples and suggested applications were written for teenagers.

Holy Habits for Catholic Teens is a full-color DIGITAL book. The Habits are organized and color-coded. We have also included an original, color portrait of each saint. Holy Habits for Catholic Teens is 302 pages long.