Prayer Journal + Holy Habits for Catholic Teens

Got big kids in your life? It's time they learned how to speak to Jesus. As they navigate school, friends, sports, and a confusing world, teens must know they can turn to Jesus, speak to Him, and listen to His response.

Product Description

The Catholic Sprouts Prayer Journal was designed for big kids. Instead of handing them a blank prayer journal, it gently guides a teen through prayer, offering prompts and space to share with Jesus. This beautiful, faux-leather, spiral bound book is perfect for a boy or a girl and has over 130 pages for journaling. 

A Complete Prayer

After an introduction to prayer, the Friendship with Christ Prayer Journal walks teens through a standard daily prayer.

The Daily Prompts:

• You are in God's Presence
• Thank you, Jesus, for these blessings...
• Things I want to share with Jesus…
• Stop and Listen: Allow Jesus to Respond
• What did Jesus say?
• What do I need to do now?
• Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything. Specifically I surrender this:

These prompts will direct teens as they learn to pray and give structure to their conversation with Christ as they grow in friendship.

Saint = A Friend Of Christ

The Catholic Sprouts Prayer Journal reminds teens that we grow in holiness and become saints as we enter into friendship with Christ.

The journal prompts remind teens that God sends all good things into their lives, cares about their pain, is really present, and eager to speak with them.

Age Recommendation

The Catholic Sprouts Prayer Journal was designed for teenaged Catholics. It requires a mastery of reading and writing, so that prayer can naturally flow in the form of a journal.

Product Specifications

The Catholic Sprouts Prayer Journal was made specially for teens and the lives they lead.

• A durable hardcover with a soft faux-leather cover will stand the test of time.
• Each page has clear headings and defined places to write.
• A ribbon has been added to be used as a bookmark.

Habits Employed By the Saints as They Pursued Heaven

Holiness doesn’t happen by accident. Neither does academic achievement, physical fitness, healthy relationships, or professional success.

We move closer to these goals (and our ultimate goal of heaven) by adopting and practicing the right habits.

Product Description

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.

More Than Just Another Habits Book

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.

Habits For The Whole Person

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.

Book + Course

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. 

Age Recommendation

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.

Product Specifications

Holy Habits for Catholic Teens is a full-color softcover book with a trim size of 6” x 9”. 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.