Catholics In Action (CIA) was founded on the principle of teaching adolescents to live out their faith, to really think about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, and to bring the Good News to the world around us. Our foundational Scripture verse is 1 Timothy 4:12, "Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity."
We are launching a fundraiser this year that will enable us to not only bring in the money to fund our middle school ministry, but to really connect with our community and make a difference in other people's lives by helping them focus on what means the most to them.
EMPOWERMENTSTRENGTHRESILIENCE DISCIPLINE COURAGE FOCUS BELIEVE LET GO FEARLESS WARRIOR SURRENDER FORGIVENESS UNBREAKABLE |
INSPIRATIONADVENTUREINSPIRE PASSION SOAR IMAGINE CREATE FREE EXPLORE PLAY LIMITLESS DREAM BIG BE THE CHANGE |
LOVECOMPASSIONKINDNESS SELFLESS LOVE EMPATHY CARING HONESTLY ALWAYS GENUINE DEVOTED FAITHFUL AUTHENTICITY |
GRATITUDEAPPRECIATETHANKFUL GRATEFUL WORTHY I AM BE TRUTH INNER PEACE AUTHENTIC CONNECTION ABUNDANCE UNCONDITIONAL |
JOYSERENDIPITYHAPPY LAUGHTER SHINE SUNSHINE SMILE JOY POSITIVITY BE THE LIGHT |
Our three step process below can help. It may take a few days to find your WORD so be sure to give yourself enough time to reflect on the questions below
STEP 1
START WITH A QUESTION
Choose one or two of the following questions and jot down the first words that come to mind:
What’s a goal of yours?
What brings you joy?
Is there something that you want to let go of?
Is there something you want to improve upon?
What energizes you or makes you feel like your true-self?
STEP 2
DEVELOP
What’s holding you back from achieving the answers in Step 1? What WORD, as a daily reminder, would help you achieve what you seek from Step 1?
For example, if you want to start your own business but have some doubts you’d like to overcome, you could choose a word such as BELIEVE, COURAGE, or IGNITE. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you may choose a reminder like BREATHE, STRENGTH, or FAITH.
STEP 3
IDENTIFY YOUR WORD
You may have come up with a few words, and that’s ok, but what is the one WORD that is the most important, the priority, to begin working on today?
Declare out loud “My WORD is ___________!”
ACTIVATE
Create a custom MyIntent daily reminder with your WORD of intention.
A mindful reminder of your goals, dreams, or what matters most.