Chuch teaching on contraception

[TheKid]

I am teaching a confirmation class on Sundays. I have 6 girls in the class who are in the 14-16 age range. Last week we got off the topic and entered a discussion of the church’s teaching about contraception. The girls all were not aware that the pill is not approved by the church. Do you know of any source where I can find a good article that I can print out and give these girls this week?

 

[kmktexas]

TheKid:

I am teaching a confirmation class on Sundays. I have 6 girls in the class who are in the 14-16 age range. Last week we got off the topic and entered a discussion of the church’s teaching about contraception. The girls all were not aware that the pill is not approved by the church. Do you know of any source where I can find a good article that I can print out and give these girls this week?

Hi,

First of all, do you have the parents’ permission to have this conversation with their children? This is one of my big issues with our DRE. Even the public schools give parents notice about sex ed classes but for some reason, Religious Ed programs seem to have an “anything goes” attitude. The parents at least deserve the respect of being informed that this is part of the conversation so they can be prepared and enforce the teaching at home.

That being said, here is a good link from Rock for Life. rockforlife.org/html/know_contraception.html and one from Catholic Answer’s own Pure Love Club. pureloveclub.com/chastity/index.php?id=7&cat=Birth%20Control The Pure Love Club site has a whole series of Q&A about contraception. The one that reads “why is the Catholic Church against contraception” is probably the best for a hand out.

 

[TheKid]

Thank you for your concerns and info. The topic came up when we were reviewing all the sacrements and got to marriage. These kids are very computer literate so I may just suggest the sites and stick to answering questions they have. I have not brought anything up on my own. Thanks again

 

[kmktexas]

That’s an excellent idea!!! Both of these sites have lots of teen centered information offered in an age appropriate manner. So much the better if they go there and mouse around.

 

[1ke]

TheKid:

I am teaching a confirmation class on Sundays. I have 6 girls in the class who are in the 14-16 age range. Last week we got off the topic and entered a discussion of the church’s teaching about contraception. The girls all were not aware that the pill is not approved by the church. Do you know of any source where I can find a good article that I can print out and give these girls this week?

www.omsoul.com

Their brochures and booklets are downloadable and reproduceable free of charge. You can also order booklets and brochures from them.

 

[JustSomeGuy]

First of all, do you have the parents’ permission to have this conversation with their children? This is one of my big issues with our DRE. Even the public schools give parents notice about sex ed classes but for some reason, Religious Ed programs seem to have an “anything goes” attitude. The parents at least deserve the respect of being informed that this is part of the conversation so they can be prepared and enforce the teaching at home.

it’s the Church, the parents give permission by signing their kids up. it’s not sex-ed. if the parents were being diligent in their duties, there kids wouldn’t be asking. don’t be timid telling them about what the Church teach, but be tactful and dignified.

 

[miguel]

kmktexas:

That’s an excellent idea!!! Both of these sites have lots of teen centered information offered in an age appropriate manner. So much the better if they go there and mouse around.

I would also suggest the Couple to Couple League website. They promote Church teaching on contraception and NFP. They have good info about various “contraceptives” like the pill, IUD, etc. The pill suppresses ovulation. In that respect, it is contraceptive. But suppressing ovulation is not 100% reliable. As a backup, its manufacturers have also added the ability to thin the lining of the uterus, rendering it incapable of implantation of the fertilized egg. IOW, if ovulation suppression fails, conception could occur. The backup ingredient then acts to prevent implantation, pregnancy, etc. This is abortion. With that capability, it is not accurate to call the pill a contraceptive. It is also not accurate to call the IUD a contraceptive for the same reason.

 

[kage_ar]

kmktexas:

First of all, do you have the parents’ permission to have this conversation with their children? This is one of my big issues with our DRE. QUOTE]

I’ll second KM here - our DRE in no certain terms has stated if it is not in the Bible, the CCC or the RE Textbook that it must be cleared before being taught. Reading the passages from the CCC on contraception and discussing these would be a good idea. Even though the websites suggested are good and orthodox, I’d really suggest running it past your DRE.

Kage