When a Teen Chooses You

This revised and updated edition contains practical information for those undertaking the responsibility of spiritual guidance for a teenager. Providing an understanding of what makes a teenager "tick," this book will give you the skills and confidence to persuasively talk about such delicate issues as prayer, morality, sin, and guilt. Whether you are preparing for a role as confirmation sponsor or simply seeking to inspire and understand the teens in your life, this book is an indispensable resource. This revised edition offers fresh solutions to current issues for teens and the adults they confide in. This practical information takes into account the needs of teens as they sort out the conflicts in their lives.

Joseph Moore holds master's degrees in both religious studies and counseling. He counsels young people involved in the criminal justice system and directs a mentoring program for at-risk teenagers at catholic Charities in Brockton, Massachusetts.