b'C L A S S R O O M I D E A PRINT COPIES FOR CLASS: SMP.ORG/ASPIREVOL1Weathering the StormsBackgroundSeveral recent studies show that doubt is a constant companion for many young people. The digital generations level of trust in all institutionsincluding religionis at an all-time low. And in many ways, who can blame them? Considering this, how do we help these young people move from distrust to trust, from doubt to faith? Doubt can be easier to navigate when it is seen as a natural part of growing in faith rather than an impediment. Unfortunately, the experience of many youth is that the Church is not a place where they can express doubt. We must overcome this. It is important that we give our youth, and even ourselves, the space to name and wrestle with doubt as part of everyday faith. The Church has a long history of saints who have wrestled with doubt on their faith journeys. Lets help our young people discover that experiences of doubt can be vital moments of discovery that can lead to a deeper faith. 16 AspireVolume 1//Fall 2019 Subscribe today! smp.org/aspire'