Promotion and Defense of Marriage

The Catholic Church promotes and defends the institution of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. 

What does the Church have to say about the theory of "gender", separate from sexual difference? Here is a compilation of quotes that may help you.

Read the response of Bishop Malone and Archbishop Lucas to the application of Title IX to "gender identity."

Read the USCCB Statement from Archbishop Kurtz on the Supreme Court decision and go to the MUR blog site to read statements from bishops and dioceses.

Resources: Here's a handout with the main messages (en español) about marriage, and the nationwide bulletin insert (en español) available for parishes! Here's the backgrounder (en español) as well.

Pray with us!  (en español)

Please visit the website dedicated entirely to this issue, with catechetical resources:

Visit the USCCB Action Center to stay up-to-date on public policy issues, join our advocate network, and communicate with your elected officials.

The bishops are calling all Catholics in the U.S. to pray and fast for the renewal of a culture of life and marriage and for increased protections for religious liberty and conscience rights. Click the icon above to join, and  Follow the Call to Prayer Facebook page  

Key Policy Documents, Statements, and Letters are available on the Policy Page

Catechetical Resources:

• Prayer for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage
• Handout: Marriage and Religious Liberty FAQs
• Article: "Catholics Care. Catholics Vote: Strengthening and Defending Marriage is a Matter of Justice"
• Pamphlet: "The Difference is the Difference" by Msgr. Brian Bransfield
  

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