Gender Theory Resources (continued)
Documents from the Vatican and USCCB, plus Research Findings
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
- Human Sexuality: Guiding Principles for Catholic School Leaders by the Diocese of Corpus Christi
- Guidelines for Pastoral Accompaniment of Sexual and Gender Minorities by the Diocese of Davenport
- The Splendor of the Human Person by the Archdiocese of Denver
- Guidance for Issues Concerning the Human Person and Sexual Identity by the Archdiocese of Denver
- Gender Identity Guide and Policies by the Diocese of Des Moines
- The Good News About God’s Plan: A Pastoral Letter on the Challenges of Gender Identity by the Archdiocese of Detroit
- Pastoral Guide to Gender Identity by the Diocese of Fairbanks
- Gender Identity Policies by the Diocese of Fairbanks
- Catholic School Policy on the Human Body by the Diocese of Gaylord (see page 39)
- Biological Identity Policy by the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings
- Education Policy Manual by the Diocese of Green Bay
(2022 updates, see pages 7-15, 69-78, and 90-94) - Catholic School Policy: Gender Identity Questions by the Diocese of Harrisburg
- 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
- Catechetical Statement by the Ohio Catholic Conference
- 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.
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