{"id":5511,"date":"2019-08-10T11:41:49","date_gmt":"2019-08-10T11:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.holytrinityweb.com\/weekly\/?p=5511"},"modified":"2019-08-10T16:00:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-10T16:00:11","slug":"how-ya-gonna-keep-em-down-on-the-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holytrinityweb.com\/weekly\/how-ya-gonna-keep-em-down-on-the-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"How Ya Gonna Keep \u2018Em Down on the Farm?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image wpimg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"http:\/\/www.holytrinityweb.com\/weekly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.holytrinityweb.com\/weekly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.holytrinityweb.com\/weekly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.holytrinityweb.com\/weekly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.holytrinityweb.com\/weekly\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/farm-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A good friend of mine recently gave me the results of a\nmajor study from Notre Dame University concerning the\nloss of Catholic identity in what are called \u201cemerging\nadults\u201d (basically people in their 20\u2019s).\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey, begun in early 2,000, involved more than 3,000 teens and 20 somethings who identified themselves as Catholic. Questions were asked in 3 waves over 15 years; questions as to where these young people found themselves in relation to the Catholic Faith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The results are sobering and offer a window to view the\nmind of these emerging adults. Some statistics:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Approximately 50% of Catholic teenagers lose their Catholic identity by their late 20\u2019s. <\/li><li>Of these former Catholics, 59% still believe in God, 24% are unsure, 19% no longer believe in God. <\/li><li>66% of those remaining Catholics grew up with parents who shared the same faith and were active in verbalizing in the home. <\/li><li>Roughly 59% of Catholics and former Catholics believe that the teachings of science and religion conflict with each other. <\/li><li>24% of former Catholics report \u201cnever\u201d talking about religion in their family (16% of current Catholics chose \u201cnever\u201d as well). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The study goes on to examine some of the contributing factors behind the statistics. Perhaps the largest factor causing departure from the faith is simply the stage of life emerging adults find themselves in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emerging adulthood is a time to complete formal education, develop one\u2019s abilities at work, to find a romantic partner, establish an independent identity from the dependence of youth. Religion often takes a backseat to these pressing issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor in losing Catholic identity is the intensely private and personal view that these young people hold about religion\/or not. They are unmoved by church dog- ma or strong claims about theology. Flexibility is required in all things given this transitory stage of life. \u201cUncertainty is okay\u201d said one respondent. If it works for you &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; that\u2019s your truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor . . . science and its findings are seen by\nmany as the only truly reliable form of knowledge and\nbelief. If something lies outside scientific proof, then it\nbecomes \u201cconjecture\u201d and can be accepted or rejected as\neach one sees fit.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>So what do we make of these findings? I hope you\u2019re not shocked. We\u2019ve been seeing these cultural developments over the past 50 years. I truly believe growing up today, becoming an adult in American society, is tougher in some ways than it was in the Great Depression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There our parents and grandparents had certain \u201crock\nbed\u201d beliefs that today go under the handy title \u201cOld\nSchool\u201d. Among them were: a certain respect for civil\ninstitutions, lawful authority, the wisdom of elders, and\nthe belief for most, that God can be experienced through\nreligion.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course not all these have been jettisoned but new principles have come to challenge tradition. Some are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Flexibility, openness to new ways of doing things.<\/li><li>Valuing \u201cwhat works\u201d over traditional ways of doing things. <\/li><li>Speed is good. <\/li><li>Spiritual things are like personal opinions. Each to their own. There is no unassailable truth to any religion. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing that remains in our changing society (and a cause of hope for the future) is the decisive effect of parenting and family on the life choices the emerging adults make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents who make some attempt to learn an \u201cadult\u201d understanding of the Catholic Faith (btw. it does not conflict with real and proper science) . . . and . . . who bring a mature faith conversation to family moments and parental guidance are inclined to foster young adults who can negotiate the challenges of life and grow in their Catholic faith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holy Trinity stands ready to help families look deeper into the marvelous truths of our faith, so that you will \u201cbe ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you.\u201d <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/1peter\/3:15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"1 Peter 3:15  (opens in a new tab)\">1 Peter 3:15 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yours in Christ, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fr. Tim <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"holidaybox\">\n<h4>Scripture Readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time <span class=\"abb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/readings\/081119.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(all)<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"churchdetail\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">First Reading: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/wisdom\/18:6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wisdom 18:6-9<\/a><br>\nResponsorial Psalm: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/psalms\/33\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psalm 33:1<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/psalms\/33:12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/psalms\/33:18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">18-20-22<\/a><br>\nSecond Reading: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/hebrews\/11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hebrews 11:1-2<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/hebrews\/11:8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8-19<\/a><br>\nGospel: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/luke\/12:32\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luke 12:32-48<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Scripture Readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time <span class=\"abb\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/readings\/081819.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(all)<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"churchdetail\" style=\"margin-top: 0;\">First Reading: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/jeremiah\/38:4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeremiah 38:4-6<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/jeremiah\/38:8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8-10<\/a><br>\nResponsorial Psalm: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/psalms\/40:2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psalm 40:2<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.usccb.org\/bible\/psalms\/40:3\" target=\"_blank\" 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