"Test Everything; Hold Fast to What is Good": Bridging Comprehensive Sex Education and Catholic Doctrine

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

English

Mentor Information

Danielle DeMuth

Department

Women and Gender Studies

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 3

Start Date

11-4-2012 9:00 AM

Keywords

Gender, Health, Religion

Abstract

Where do Catholic doctrine and the principles of comprehensive sex education intersect? Contrary to popular belief, the Catholic emphasis on the dignity of all human persons and the comprehensive sex education focus on information and agency are not in opposition; they share many fundamental assumptions. This poster demonstrates the areas of overlap, drawing from a two-fold project that bridges the perceived gap between sexual information and Catholic doctrine. This project included construction of a website through which Catholic teenagers can easily navigate sex ed resources, enhancing their agency and informed decision making, as well as offering a more sex-positive message than frequently presented in abstinence-only programs. The project also involved a bibliography of useful resources for those who educate Catholic teens in matters of sexuality. Both aspects of this project are presented as methods of bringing comprehensive sex education to Catholic teenagers in positive ways.

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"Test Everything; Hold Fast to What is Good": Bridging Comprehensive Sex Education and Catholic Doctrine

Henry Hall Atrium 3

Where do Catholic doctrine and the principles of comprehensive sex education intersect? Contrary to popular belief, the Catholic emphasis on the dignity of all human persons and the comprehensive sex education focus on information and agency are not in opposition; they share many fundamental assumptions. This poster demonstrates the areas of overlap, drawing from a two-fold project that bridges the perceived gap between sexual information and Catholic doctrine. This project included construction of a website through which Catholic teenagers can easily navigate sex ed resources, enhancing their agency and informed decision making, as well as offering a more sex-positive message than frequently presented in abstinence-only programs. The project also involved a bibliography of useful resources for those who educate Catholic teens in matters of sexuality. Both aspects of this project are presented as methods of bringing comprehensive sex education to Catholic teenagers in positive ways.