October 2016

	What is the role of a high school president?
	Singing is praying twice: Ciara's trip to sing at St. Peter's Basilica
	Standing up for right - even when it's not convenient
	What you face when you are the face of mercy
	'Everyone has Christ in them' Brady's mission trip was a humbling experience
	Deb Amato: Helping People Have 'An encounter with Jesus'
	Sean Costello: Educating 'The Whole Child' in the Faith
Cover Story	Teen Rebecca felt the presence of God at her confirmation retreat
Culture	Slow-Cooker Chili to Break a Fast
FAITH Helps	Discussion Guide for October
From the Bishop	Be a "Faithful Citizen" this November
From the Editor	Does growth have to be painful?
Good Life	Catholics care. Catholics vote.
In the Know With Father Joe	Why is there so much violence in the world?
Last Word	Empowered by the Holy Spirit
Marriage Matters	He says: We should put our son in a group home
Parenting	I Want My Younger Son to Step Out of His Brother’s Shadow
	Church Needs Impassioned Missionaries, Not Bureaucrats
Saint of the Month	St. Faustina - Secretary of Divine Mercy
Spiritual Fitness	Can There Be a ‘Dark Night’ in Our Relationship With God?
Theology 101	Lessons in Mercy: A Woman Caught in Adultery
Work Life	How Can I Make the Most of My Internship?