Catholic Young Adults
Faith • Friends • Fulfillment

The Single State​​

Navigating Life in the Single State

Being single can be challenging. You might find that your dates haven’t led anywhere, or you could be focusing on saving up for marriage or waiting until you graduate college before starting to date. This period of singlehood also offers a valuable opportunity to discern your vocation, whether it be marriage, the priesthood, or religious life. It’s a time to reflect on your path, deepen your spiritual life, and prepare yourself for whatever God’s calling might be.

Spiritual Growth

“In the single state, Catholic young adults have a unique opportunity to focus on their personal growth, spiritual development, and service to others. This time can be seen as a period of preparation and self-discovery, allowing individuals to deepen their relationship with God and discern their vocation. Engaging in community activities, volunteer work, and prayer can help strengthen one’s faith and build meaningful connections with others who share similar values.”

Academic & Career Growth

“Being a single Catholic offers the freedom to explore passions and interests while staying true to your faith. It’s an ideal time to pursue education, career goals, and talents. Volunteering and participating in pro-life activities, like praying at abortion clinics, are meaningful ways to contribute to the Church and society. Embracing this stage with a focus on personal and spiritual growth can lead to a fulfilling life and prepare you for future paths, whether marriage, religious life, or another vocation.”

Resources for Young Adults

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Use our map tool to find local parishes where young adults meet to pray, read, have fun, and grow in holiness.

Lets Go

BOOKS FOR SINGLE CATHOLICS.

Discover Your Temperament​​

Understanding temperament can be enormously helpful in daily life–on the job, at home, and in our relationships.  Once you know your temperament you gain an immediate insight into your natural strengths and weaknesses, your hot buttons, and your emotional tendencies.  With this knowledge you can better recognize what is good for you while avoiding emotionally debilitating situations, work-related missteps, relationship bungles and poor life choices.

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