What does the Catholic Church really teach about homosexuality?

How will these resources help you?

Religious beliefs on homosexuality are controversial for the classroom because the religious teachings are often countercultural. As RE teachers, we must be skilled in supporting students to enquire into beliefs while ensuring they still feel safe and not personally threatened by the teachings. Additionally, the teachings should be presented without prejudice towards them and believers of them. A tall order! These resources will allow you to go beyond Leviticus 18:22 for reasons why the Catholic Church is against same-sex marriage. Catholics have three sources of authority that guide their conscience: Scripture, Tradition and Magisterium. Referring to more than just scripture will allow teachers to present Catholicism more accurately, hopefully with the added benefit of helping students to feel reassured and with Catholic teaching properly represented.