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 [https://www.unleashthegospel.org/pastoral-notes/imitating-christs-charity-and-chastity/], 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.