What Is Addiction?
Something can start to ___ you, even when it hurts you.
Fill in the blank
Control / own / consume
True or False — If I delete the app but reinstall it tomorrow, it doesn’t count as addiction.
A: False
What’s it called when your actions don’t align with your beliefs
cognitive dissonance
Which saint was once a gang leader?
St. Moses the Strong
What’s the first step to overcome a bad habit?
Admitting you need help (the will to change).
What is the difference between “I enjoy this” and “I can’t live without this”?
One is healthy enjoyment, the other shows control or dependence.
Where do most teen pressures come from today?
Friends, social media, and school culture
“All things are lawful…” but what did St. Paul say next?
“…but not everything is helpful.”
Which saint couldn’t enter the church until they repented?
St. Mary of Egypt
What does “Replace, don’t just remove” mean?
Fill the void with something positive and godly.
What verse says, “Whoever commits sin is a slave of sin”?
John 8:34
What’s a temptation that pretends to be self-care?
Bingeing shows / doom-scrolling instead of resting in God.
How can even a good thing start to hurt you?
When it takes over your time, energy, or peace — even sports, TikTok, or gym time.
What do the saints show us about change?
That God can transform anyone.
Name two ways to set boundaries.
Use screen limits, avoid triggers, change routines, or say “no.”
They say the first step to overcoming addiction is admitting you have one…
but what’s the actual first step most people take instead?
Denial which is also a river in egypt
How can social media quietly become a spiritual trap?
Like steps
Comparison → envy → discontent → distance from gratitude.
What verse says, “All things are lawful... but I will not be brought under the power of any”?
1 Corinthians 6:12
What does the right-hand thief teach us?
It’s never too late for redemption.
Who should you seek for accountability?
Name at least 2
parent, servant, priest or Christian counselor/therapist
What does the Church call it when something replaces God in your life?
Spiritual slavery / idolatry
What’s the hardest part about saying no to temptation when everyone else says yes?
How does online culture feed addiction?
instant gratification
St. Mary of Egypt couldn’t even enter the church at first. What does her story teach us about how guilt and shame can block people from change — and how she overcame it?
Shame keeps people away from God, but confession and humility open the door to healing. She faced her sin, repented, and found peace instead of hiding.
Some people mistake freedom for “doing whatever I want,” and what’s the difference between real freedom and fake freedom?
Fake freedom = doing whatever feels good (but ends up controlling you).
Real freedom = self-control, peace, and choosing what’s good even when it’s hard.