does not simply refer to a specific act, but also to our very dignity as person, our being.
sex
touches every aspect of our being human
sexuality
puts order into our sexual drives, much as telling the truth orders our speech.
Chastity
channels our sexual energies toward a positive, affirmative service of love and fostering of life.
Chastity
Purity of heart, demands that we develop a certain __________ to meet the temptations and challenges presented by community daily life.
self-control
is a fundamental aspect of our being human
sexuality
The arousing of oneself by touching one’s sexual organs or other similar means.
Masturbation
it reinforces the wrong notion that sex is merely for one’s personal pleasure.
Masturbation
2 reasons for sex
To express conjugal love between a married man and woman.
To generate an offspring.
ignores the true meaning of the sexual act because it fails to serve its real purpose of drawing persons to become truly free and loving.
Pre-Marital Sex and Fornication
The Church rejects artificial means of contraception and birth control
true
The love between a husband and wife is naturally oriented toward the begetting and proper education of children, “for conjugal love naturally tends to be fruitful”
Artificial Contraception
refers to any material (e.g., pictures, periodicals, films, websites, among others.) that violates the private and intimate nature of the human sexual act by exposing it to other persons and leads the viewer to sexual excitement.
Pornography
is engaging in the sexual act for money.
Prostitution
we must accept persons who have a homosexual orientation with genuine respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Like all persons, Jesus invites them to deepen in their faith and grow in holiness by uniting their difficulties with Christ’s own sacrifice on the Cross
Homosexual Acts
Friendships are built on
complete honesty
is deeply valued in personal relationships and experiences.
Truth
Honesty is an expression of respect for the dignity of all persons, not just a cold truth.
Truth in Words
Upholding truth means our thoughts must align with reality and not be in error
Truth in Thoughts
Upholding truth in actions means aligning our actions with our thoughts and words, avoiding hypocrisy
Truth in Actions
the ultimate source of truth in thought, word, and deed.
God
deepen our understanding of upholding the truth.
Sacred Scripture and Church teachings
Parents should guide children in discerning the truth in media content.
Role of Parents:
Speaking falsely to destroy someone’s reputation (slander) is a violation of truth.
Slander & Calumny