AbstractWhether it is a bright, idyllic, cloud-filled heaven, or the fiery depths of hell, most people have some sense of 'afterlife. In most cases, the idea of ​​the afterlife is based on some type of religious or spiritual belief system. Belief in some sort of afterlife due to religious belief can lead to being less distraught after the passing of a loved one due to the comfort of knowing that the deceased is in a “better place.” Having religion to rely on as a sort of emotional touchstone can keep you moving forward in the grieving process. This type of safety is especially important for teenagers facing tragedy and who don't have much life experience to guide them through the stages of grief. The question arises as to how exactly religious faith might influence the grieving process of adolescents. This study aims to highlight the connection between religious belief and the grieving process in Catholic adolescents who experience the loss of a peer, in the hope of demonstrating that some sort of faith in a higher power can be an emotional aid in the way in which teenagers manage pain. Christian Religious Belief and the Grieving Process in Adolescents Discussion As early as 1991, researchers conducted studies to discover the affiliation between religious belief and the grieving process. In 1991, David E. Balk, a Ph.D. with expertise in adolescent development, grief counseling, and grief during adolescence, conducted a study to learn "the impact of attitudes toward religion on reactions to grief ” (Becker, Blum, Xander, Lutterbach, Momm, Gysels, & Higginson, 2007). Balk's study analyzed a group of 42 adolescents (aged 14 to 19) dealing with the death of a sibling in the past 4 to 84 months. Balk investigated... the center of the paper... everything. While non-religious students will take longer to grieve the loss of their peer because they don't have a definitive answer about where their friend is now or why they were taken away. Works Cited Andrews, CR., & Marotta, S.A. . (2005). Spirituality and coping among bereaved children: A preliminary study. Counseling and Values, 50, 38-50.Balk, DE. (1991). Death of a sibling, adolescent bereavement and religion. Death Studies, 15(1), 1-20.Becker, G., Blum, H.E., Xander, CJ., Lutterbach, J., Gysels, M., Higginson, IJ., & Momm, F. (2007 ). Do religious or spiritual beliefs influence grief? a systematic review. Palliative Medicine, 21, 207-217. Sowers, J. J., Hodgson, J., Roberson, D., Hill, W., Sira, N., & Knight, S. (2005). Finding meaning and purpose in the death of an adult daughter: An observed grief. Pastoral Counseling Journal, 50-66.