Church Teaching

Father Michael Schmitz tackles some of the most difficult topics in the Church today. Here, Father incorporates the broader meaning of the person, the body, friendship, love, and sexuality into a discussion of same-sex attraction.

Author: Schmitz, Fr. Michael

Robert and Susan Cavera speak about their experiences in EnCourage and the peace that comes from embracing the will of God. Download to hear entire talk.

Author: Cavera, Robert and Susan, and Mattson, Daniel

August 11 2015

The Church invites all of us to become the living reasons why someone might desire to see themselves first and foremost through the lens of Christ. God’s love will shine brighter through us as the “living reasons” if we strive to exemplify the fullness of virtue ourselves.

Author: Andrew

October 8 2014

Important medical and psychological issues need to be considered before the educational, medical, political and judicial systems rush headlong into a process of affirming in youth and in their parents a fixed false belief that a person can be a sex that is not consistent with their biological and genetic identity and that such individuals have the right to transgender surgery.

Author: Fitzgibbons M.D., Rick

January 11 2015

The American College of Pediatricians acknowledges the difficulties faced by children and families confronted with GID, and promote developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices to support these children into late adolescence or young adulthood when resolution or treatment can be ethically supported.

Author: Van Meter M.D., Quentin (Principal Author)

March 14 2011

The American College of Pediatricians urges healthcare professionals, educators and legislators to reject all policies that condition children to accept as normal a life of chemical and surgical impersonation of the opposite sex. Facts – not ideology – determine reality.

Author: American College of Pediatricians

September 2017

Research that compares children in the care of homosexual couples with those with man-woman parents has begun to show substantial harm in psychological and developmental outcomes. This backgrounder briefly summarizes the major findings.

Author: Sullins, Ph.D., Fr. D. Paul

January 22 2015

The issues relating to the difference between the sexes are not trivial ones, but indicate epochal shifts in culture and the spiritual history of humankind.

Author: Melina, Msgr. Livio

April 1 1998

Dr. Consiglio offers practical strategies for those who want to reconcile their faith with their feelings.

Author: Consiglio, Dr. WIlliam

October 1 1991

Flaman argues that Jesus' example and teaching help us to focus on what is most important, including his call for us to: treat others the way we would like to be treated; respond to the real needs of others in loving others as he loves us; live according to the truth; take up our cross to find fullness of life; avoid sexual immorality; and forgive and be reconciled and healed.

Author: Flaman, Paul

October 31 2011

In this presentation delivered at Theology on Tap in Denver, Jason Evert discusses the Catholic Church's teachings on homosexuality, marriage equality, LGBT rights, and the call to love.

Author: Evert, Jason

March 16 2016

With his extensive experience ministering to those with same-sex attraction, Fr. Harvey presents the Church’s teaching in an objective and pastorally-sensitive manner.

Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John

December 1 2007