Your Life in Christ: Foundations in Catholic Morality (Third Edition)
Chapter 9: Crystalina's Testimony
Crystalina's Testimony
Film Focus: In this video, Crystalina Evert shares her story of falling into sexual sin and the guilt and shame which accompanied that lifestyle. She gives hope for those who have chosen a similar path and offers love and forgiveness.
Text Focus: Pages 316–319
Discussion Questions:
- How did Crystalina view love as a teenager? How did this affect her relationships?
- Why did the things that caused Crystalina joy before cause her shame the next morning?
- Why do you need God’s grace to help you out of your sins?
- What does Crystalina’s story teach you? Does her story make you want to make any changes in our own life?
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