What is my faith filled future you ask? To be perfectly honest, I am not so sure. What I mean is that God could have anything in store for me. I could have great faith, and know where God is in my life, or I could be confused and feel misplaced. Going to high school could influence me and how I feel about God and my faith. My trust in God could even be challenged along the way. But what I know for sure is that God will be in my life somewhere or somehow, forever.

I think that my faith filled future will be bright, just as my faith is now. I hope to have the same faith that I do now years down the road. Although I'm not entirely sure of what it will be like, I know God will be helping me each step of the way. I will try to attend Mass weekly, and participate in other religious events. Also, I think I will understand more about God, his works, and his Son, even though much is a mystery.

High school is another issue. It is one place that can change the way you act, and even the way you feel about your faith. Norwich Free Academy is where I will be attending high school, and it is not a Catholic school like I am in now. There are so many diverse people there of different religions. All the opinions, thoughts, and ideas that flow from so many people in one place could be puzzling. The atmosphere I will be in could change my feelings about God, Christianity, and the depth of my faith. I could drift further from God or grow closer to Him, depending on how I am influenced.

I may also encounter some situations that could challenge my faith. This might make me realize I need to build up my faith. On the other hand, I could find that my faith and trust in God is high. Anything can come my way in the future, and I know events will occur that will test me.

What will happen in the future is not always clear, including what my faith will be like. I hope that my faith and trust is strong, but if this is not the case, I know that God will be there to get me through -- always.

By Caroline Blanchard
Grade 7