I did a little research on wikipedia on religion in Spain. I wanted to share it with you. This is what I found:
Roman Catholicism has long been the main religion of Spain,and although it no longer has official status by law,in all public schools in Spain students have to choose either religion or ethics and Catholic is the only religion officially taught although in some schools there are large numbers of Muslim students together. According to a July 2009 study by the Spanish Center of Sociological Research about 73% of Spaniards self-identify as Catholics, 2% other faith, and about 22% identify with no religion. Most Spaniards do not participate regularly in religious services. This same study shows that of the Spaniards who identify themselves as religious, 58% hardly ever or never go to church, 17% go to church some times a year, 9% some time per month and 15% every Sunday or multiple times per week.[126]
But according to a December 2006 study, 48% of the population declared a belief in a supreme being, while 41% described themselves as atheist or agnostic.[127] Altogether, about 22% of the entire Spanish population attends religious services at least once per month.[128] Though Spanish society has become considerably more secular in recent decades, the influx of Latin American immigrants, who tend to be strong Catholic practitioners, has helped the Catholic Church to recover.
Please, please, please be praying for me. On Thursday our NavNite was dedicated to missions. As I sat and soaked it all in, I really felt God telling me to get ready. I was terrified. God was telling me that this trip is not about me or for me. It's about Him. I will be in Spain to represent Him and bring glory to Him. We serve a crazy God. He's unpredicable. We never know what He's going to do to shake up our lives. WHOA! I am do thankful and humbled that God would choose to use me in this way. I trust Him in it, but I am still scared out of my mind. It's kind of a big deal. Please be praying for me that I would be sensitive to His guidance. Pray that God would give me courage and boldness like Peter and John (Acts 4:13). Pray that I would be selfless and humbled throughout my time in Spain. Pray that I would remember and trust in God's sovereignty.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Housing Update!
BAHHH it's already DECEMBER!!! I haven't even started packing yet...
I feel like I have so much to do still.
Things are falling into place, though, so I really shouldn't be complaining. I got my housing information this morning and it looks like I will be staying with a single mom. Her name is Mar and she is a nurse at the hospital in Valladolid. She has one daughter who is twenty three, but does not live with her. The place is right on one of the busier and more used streets in Valla--could be good or bad, depending. It is also right next to a bus stop and "Campo Grande" (literally means "Big Park") which is one of the big parks in Valladolid.
My roommate is from Eau Claire and she is actually in my Spanish class right now. Her name is Jessica. She seems really nice, I've talked to her a few times. I was kind of hoping for an international roommate, but I think I will appreciate having someone there to talk English with every once in a while. We'll see how it works out!
I feel like I have so much to do still.
Things are falling into place, though, so I really shouldn't be complaining. I got my housing information this morning and it looks like I will be staying with a single mom. Her name is Mar and she is a nurse at the hospital in Valladolid. She has one daughter who is twenty three, but does not live with her. The place is right on one of the busier and more used streets in Valla--could be good or bad, depending. It is also right next to a bus stop and "Campo Grande" (literally means "Big Park") which is one of the big parks in Valladolid.
My roommate is from Eau Claire and she is actually in my Spanish class right now. Her name is Jessica. She seems really nice, I've talked to her a few times. I was kind of hoping for an international roommate, but I think I will appreciate having someone there to talk English with every once in a while. We'll see how it works out!
Friday, November 12, 2010
The Build Up
I'm going crazy. I just want to be in Spain. There's a little over a month left of school, then I will head to Indianapolis for Christmas with Molly, have about a week to pack and get ready, and head on out! I haven't found out who my host family is yet, but I am waiting in anticipation. I think I probably still have a lot to get done before I go, but who needs preparation?
Last weekend I think it finally hit me that I am going to be in Spain in less than two months. Alone. For five months. Alone. In a foreign country. Did I mention I would be alone? I'm excited, but it's a little more intimidating than anything right now.
I just found a Top 40 Spanish radio station out of Madrid that you can listen to online through Windows Media Player. It's pretty exciting. If you want to listen to what I'm listening to in Spain while I'm there, here's a link :)
Spanish Top 40 Radio
I'm kind of expecting a little bit of a culture shock when I get there. I'm trying to imagine this. All the time. Whoa. It will definitely take some adjusting. Still can't wait!
Last weekend I think it finally hit me that I am going to be in Spain in less than two months. Alone. For five months. Alone. In a foreign country. Did I mention I would be alone? I'm excited, but it's a little more intimidating than anything right now.
I just found a Top 40 Spanish radio station out of Madrid that you can listen to online through Windows Media Player. It's pretty exciting. If you want to listen to what I'm listening to in Spain while I'm there, here's a link :)
Spanish Top 40 Radio
I'm kind of expecting a little bit of a culture shock when I get there. I'm trying to imagine this. All the time. Whoa. It will definitely take some adjusting. Still can't wait!
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