It can be difficult for LGBTQ+ people and allies to navigate Catholic spaces. With that in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources to help.
OUTREACH GUIDE TO THE BIBLE AND HOMOSEXUALITY
Fr. James Martin brings together some of the world’s most renowned biblical scholars to address the Bible passages concerning LGBTQ+ issues.
NEW WAYS MINISTRY WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER
New Ways Ministry, established in 1977, publishes news & views about LGBTQ+ Catholic issues weekly.
GOD AND THE GAY CHRISTIAN
"God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships" crafts a compelling case for why the Bible and LGBTQ+ relationships may not need to be at odds with one another.
CATHOLICS IN LGBTQ+ HISTORY
The LGBTQ Religious Archives Network preserves the history of LGBTQ+ religious movements around the world.
FOR EVERYONE
New to learning about LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church? Here are some resources for learning more.
FIVE THINGS EVERY CATHOLIC PARENT SHOULD KNOW IF THEIR CHILD COMES OUT
Has your child recently come out as LGBTQ+? Here are five tips for navigating the process.
FORTUNATE FAMILIES
Fortunate Families, a Catholic family, friends, and allies ministry, supports our LGBTQ+ siblings.
PFLAG: PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
Founded in 1973 by a mother and her gay son, PFLAG was born from the unified front of a family leading with love. An inspiring alliance of LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones continues to fuel PFLAG, fifty years later.
FOR PARENTS
If you are a parent of a LGBTQ+ child, these resources can help you learn how to be an ally to them.
LGBTQ CATHOLICS: A GUIDE TO INCLUSIVE MINISTRY
Yunuen Trujillo gives a full-picture template to serve as a model that can be replicated in any parish community around the world.
NEW WAYS AND NEXT STEPS: DEVELOPING PARISH LGBTQ+ MINISTRY
New Ways and Next Steps is designed to help pastoral ministers develop LGBTQ+ ministry in their local parishes.
FOR STARTING A MINISTRY
Do you want to start a LGBTQ+ ministry at your parish? Here are our suggested resources for getting started. You can also contact us directly for more help!
WITHOUT EXCEPTION NETWORK
Without Exception is a network of Catholic secondary educators dedicated to discerning the art of accompaniment for LGBTQ+ students in Catholic schools.
FIVE THINGS CATHOLIC EDUCATORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MINISTERING TO LGBTQ STUDENTS
Are you a Catholic school educator? This article is a great place to start with learning how to support your students.
OUTHISTORY: THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND HOMOSEXUALITY TIMELINE
Events from LGBTQ+ Catholic history in the United States, 1969-1999, are arranged in a timeline.
FOR TEACHERS
Are you a teacher at a Catholic school? Whether you're at a university, high school, or other educational institution, these resources can help you be an ally to your LGBTQ+ students.
TRANSFORMING: THE BIBLE AND THE LIVES OF TRANSGENDERED CHRISTIANS
Austen Hartke offers a biblically based, educational, and affirming resource to shed light and wisdom on this modern gender landscape.
TRANSGUIDANCE
Martin Vitorino, Ph.D. is a transgender man, gender inclusion educator, and guide. He supports individuals questioning their gender or in the process of transitioning, as well as family and friends looking for guidance about a loved one's gender experience.
TRANSGENDER RESOURCES
While most resources on LGBTQ+ inclusion focus on same-sex attraction, these resources specifically focus on the "T" in LGBTQ+.
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