Formation to Minister to those with Same-Sex Attraction

Addressing the theological and pastoral issues related to the experiences of our brothers and sisters with same-sex attraction and gender identity issues can be some of the most challenging works of ministry. The Department of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship will be hosting a workshop to assist Youth Ministers, DRE’s, Catechists, Campus Ministers, and all those who do the important work of formation understand and meet these needs.

Layout of the Day

8:30      Sign in, gather, breakfast

9:00      Welcome & Prayer

9:15      Fr. Dave Tomaszycki – Theological Foundations

10:15    Transition

10:25    Fr. Steve Pullis – Pastoral Implications

11:20    Question and Answer

11:50    Resource Sharing

12:00    Closing

Our presenters are Fr. Steve Pullis, Department of Evangelization and Missionary Discipleship Director, and Fr. Dave Tomaszycki. Building on Archbishop Vigneron's pastoral note Imitating Christ's Charity and Chastity: A Pastoral Note on Ministry to Those Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction, the speakers will address the Catholic Church’s theological foundations of the human person as well as pastoral responses to the experiences of our community members. We will also provide a list of resources to help you continue the formation and conversation in your ministry.

Please join us for a continental breakfast beginning at 8:30am. Contact the Youth Ministry Office with questions! Please forward this message to anyone of your colleagues in ministry who may be interested in this formation opportunity.