Gender Theory Resources
Vatican & USCCB
- “Male and female he created them” by the Congregation for Catholic Education (English), (Español)
Towards a path of dialogue on the question of gender theory in education. - Keys to Bioethics by the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life
See pages 108-118. - Doctrinal Note on the Moral Limits to Technological Manipulation of the Human Body
Bishops & Dioceses
- Compassion and Challenge by Archbishop Robert J. Carlson
- On the Unity of the Body and Soul by Archbishop Paul S. Coakley
- The Body-Soul Unity of the Human Person, a joint letter by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone and Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ
- The Truth Will Set Us Free by Bishop James Conley
- The Good News About God’s Plan: A Pastoral Letter on the Challenges of Gender Identity by Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron
- Living in the Image and Likeness of God by the Catholic Bishops of Alaska
- A Catechesis on the Human Person and Gender Ideology by the Diocese of Arlington
- A Body You Prepared for Me by the Diocese of Baker
- Catechesis and Policy on Questions Concerning Gender Theory by the Diocese of Boise
- A Catholic Response to Gender Identity Theory by the Diocese of Boise
- Policy for Youth Experiencing Same Sex Attraction or Gender Identity Issues by the Diocese of Charleston
- Parish & School Policy on Issues of Sexuality and Gender Identity by the Diocese of Cleveland
- Cover Letter by Bishop Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland
- The Splendor of the Human Person by the Archdiocese of Denver
- Gender Identity Guide and Policies by the Diocese of Des Moines
- Pastoral Guide to Gender Identity by the Diocese of Fairbanks
- Education Policy Manual by the Diocese of Green Bay
2022 updates, see pages 7-15, 69-78, and 90-94. - Policy and Complementary Norms by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- We Are One in Christ: A Pastoral Letter on Fundamentals of Christian Anthropology by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Policy on the Human Body as a Constitutive Aspect of the Human Person by the Diocese of Lansing
- Theological Guide by the Diocese of Lansing
- Policies and Procedures by the Diocese of Little Rock
- Teaching on Gender Identity by the Diocese of Manchester
- Created in the Image and Likeness of God by the Diocese of Marquette
- Catechesis and Policy on Questions Concerning Gender Theory by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
- Guiding Principles for Catholic Schools and Religious Education Concerning Human Sexuality and Sexual Identity by the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota
- Gender Policy in Schools by the Archdiocese of Omaha
- A Catholic Response to Gender Identity Theory by the Archdiocese of Portland
- Gender Identity Policy by the Diocese of Salina
- Pastoral Guide by the Diocese of Springfield
- Diocesan Policy: Conforming with the Church’s Teaching on Human Sexuality in Education Settings by the Diocese of Sioux Falls
Other
- Intricately Woven by the Lord by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales
A pastoral reflection on gender. - Arlington Parent Coalition
Resources for parents in Arlington, VA to resist public schools’ attempts to institute gender theory. - Helping Our Children Navigate Gender Ideology by CanaVox
A three-part video series covering the elementary, middle, and high school years. - Human Sexuality in Catholic Education by the Cardinal Newman Society
Principles and examples of policy standards for Catholic educational institutions. - Position Paper by the Catholic Medial Association
- Guiding Principles by the Minnesota Catholic Conference
- Parent Resource Guide by the Minnesota Family Council
- Resources on Bioethics Topics by the National Catholic Bioethics Center
See section on “Gender Identity & Being Transgender”. - Brief Statement on Transgenderism by the National Catholic Bioethics Center
- Person and Identity Project
An initiative of the Catholic Women’s Forum committed to promoting the Catholic vision of the human person and responding to the challenges of gender ideology.
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Links
USCCB Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth
For Your Marriage / Por Tu Matrimonio: Pastoral marriage sites (one in English and one in Spanish) with advice for engaged and married couples
USCCB Natural Family Planning Program
USCCB Faithful Citizenship: Resources for forming consciences and participating in political life
National Association of State Catholic Conference Directors: Provides links to all of the State Catholic Conferences, which educate and advocate for the Church’s public policy positions