Developing Faith

Berger notes that emerging adults are likely to undergo spiritual struggles (Berger, 2011). At this point in my life, I'm definitely questioning what I believe faith-wise. I was raised Catholic. I went to Catholic school for thirteen years. I memorized prayers, made rosaries, and went to church with my parents every Sunday. Though I was aware of other religions, I really didn't know much about them. What if I'd been born in another part of the world? I'd probably belong to a different religion and worship a different kind of God.

I'm not sure if I consider myself Catholic anymore.

It's easy to believe something when everyone else around you says the same creed and goes through the same rituals. Growing up, I definitely found comfort in my faith (even at the beginning of my early college years). Now, I'm not quite sure of anything. A friend of mine (also age 22) is going through the same "crisis." The other night we had dinner with our mothers (also raised Catholic) about religion and faith. Even at their ages, they are questioning what they believe. In fact, it seems to me that the older you get the less you feel like you know. I really admire my mom for continuing to explore her faith. I hope I, too, can learn to cultivate my spirituality. I want to believe in something (or someone, rather) greater than myself.