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Church Documents
• Books • Resources & Web Sites • Where
to Find The Resources
Church Documents (many are
available in Spanish)
Catechism of the Catholic Church,
Second Edition, 1997, 2357-2359. The Catholic Church's concise
moral position on homosexuality.
Theology of the Body: Human Love in the Divine
Plan, Pope John Paul II, Daughters of St. Paul,
1997. A collection of papal teachings on how God originally
ordered human love and sexuality.
On the Regulation of Human Life,
Pope Paul VI, 1968. Papal teaching on how human sexuality
must be open to love and the possibility of procreation.
The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern
World, Pope John Paul II, 1981. Papal teaching
on what a family is, what a family does, and how a family
builds society.
Considerations Regarding Proposals To Give Legal
Recognition To Unions Between Homosexual Persons,
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, June 3, 2003.
An instruction about the socio-political problems associated
with same-sex marriage.
Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning Sexual
Ethics, Congregation for the Doctrine of the
Faith, 1975. Shows how certain sexual behaviors are not consistent
with the Church's moral teachings.
The Truth and the Meaning of Human Sexuality,
The Pontifical Council for the Family, 1995. Provides definition
and direction on how to educate and understand human sexuality.
Always Our Children: A Pastoral Message to Parents
of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pastoral Ministers,
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops' Administrative
Board, 1997. Policy and guidelines on how to integrate and
implement moral teachings on human sexuality.
To Live in Christ Jesus –
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1976. Brings
clarity and direction to the stated truths about homosexuality.
Catechesis On Human Sexuality – Guidelines
for Catholic Schools and Parish Religious Education Programs,
Archdiocese of Washington, Office for Religious Education,
1993. Policy and guidelines on how to integrate and implement
moral teachings on human sexuality.
Books
The Parent's Guide to Preventing Homosexuality
by Dr. Joseph and Linda Nicolosi, Intervarsity Press, 2002.
Addresses strategies to restore a child's gender identity,
esteem, and relationships.
Beyond Gay by David Morrison, Our
Sunday Visitor, 1999. A personal account of how a man experiences
God's forgiveness and healing as he follows the moral teachings
of the Catholic Church.
The Truth About Homosexuality: The Cry of the
Faithful, Rev. John F. Harvey OSFS, Ignatius
Press, 1997. A genuine Catholic response that addresses the
complex moral, pastoral, and psychological. questions regarding
same-sex attraction.
The Courage to be Chaste, Rev.
Benedict Groeschel, Paulist Press, 1985. A practical and spiritual
guide on living chastity for men and women who experience
same-sex attraction.
Resources & Web Sites
- www.amazon.com for The Parent's
Guide to Preventing Homosexuality
- Catholic Educator’s Resource Center,
resources which effectively communicate the power and beauty
of Catholic faith and culture. Current Issues at http://www.catholiceducation.org/
- "Courage: Into the Light (Part One)”
and “Courage: The Cry of the Faithful
(Part Two)” Videotapes available by calling 866-BE-CHASTE
or www.courageRC.net + Spanish
- Daughters of St. Paul at http://www.pauline.org
for Theology of the Body: Human Love in the
Divine Plan and Catechism of the
Catholic Church
- Homosexuality & Hope – Statement
of the Catholic Medical Association, (CMA)
2000, at http://www.cathmed.org/ + Spanish.
Scientific facts & practical experiences of the CMA.
- Ignatius Press at http://www.ignatius.com
for The Truth About Homosexuality: The Cry of
the Faithful
- Mary Beth Bonacci’s article, "Is
Kimberly a Lesbian?" – Pressure to self-identify
as “gay” puts damper on teen friendship at http://www.reallove.net
Articles, Chastity 2001-07-20
- Our Sunday Visitor at www.osv.com; Search
by author for Beyond Gay
- Paulist Press at www.paulistpress.com
for The Courage to Be Chaste
Where to Find The Resources
Church Documents (many are available in
Spanish)
From The Vatican – www.vatican.va/roman_curia/
Search by author/title then scroll by date
- On Human Life (Humanae Vitae),
Pope Paul VI, 1968
- The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern
World, Pope John Paul II, 1981.
- Considerations Regarding Proposals To Give
Legal Recognition To Unions Between Homosexual Persons,
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, June 3, 2003
- Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Concerns of Homosexual
Persons, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, October 1, 1986
- Declaration on Certain Questions Concerning
Sexual Ethics, Congregation for the Doctrine
of the Faith, 1975.
- The Truth and the Meaning of Human Sexuality,
The Pontifical Council for the Family, 1995
From The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
at http://www.usccb.org
- Ministry to Persons with a Homosexual Inclination: Guidelines for Pastoral Care (USCCB, 2006).
- Between Man and Woman: Questions and Answers About Marriage and Same-Sex Unions
(USCCB, 2003).
- Always Our Children: A Pastoral Message to
Parents of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pastoral
Ministers, 1997, The National Conference of Catholic Bishops, now the USCCB
- To Live in Christ Jesus, 1976, The National Conference of Catholic Bishops, now the USCCB
From The Archdiocese of Washington
- Catechesis On Human Sexuality – Guidelines
for Catholic Schools and Parish Religious Education Programs,
1993, Office for Religious Education (301-853-4506)
Revised August, 2007
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Selected Books & Resources on Homosexuality 
