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Mission Statement

Fortunate Families serves as a resource and networking ministry with Catholic parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children.

We promote and facilitate personal, meaningful, and respectful conversation, especially within our parishes and with our pastors and bishops. We stress the significance of our personal stories as a source of grace within our families and as a witness for justice in our civic and faith communities.

We hold fast to the truth that our children are, in the words of the United States bishops, “child[ren] of God, gifted and called for a purpose in God’s design.” Always our Children 1997-1998

 


 

Fortunate Families offers opportunities for parents to meet other parents with lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender daughters and sons and to talk about their common experience and concerns. Presentations are available for parents, pastoral ministers and faith communities. 

Days of Reflection

A day of reflection is a chance for Catholic Parents of LGBT daughters and sons to come together in a safe, faith-filled environment.

  • Story Sharing

  • Prayer and reflection

  • Conversation and discussion

  • Learning opportunities

  • Resources

  • Socializing

  • Worship

Retreats

Similar to a Day of Reflection, a retreat gives more time to explore parent’s questions for parents to share their journeys and get to know one another; to learn and discover resources and to worship together. 

Presentations

  • Can My Child be Lesbian/Gay and Catholic?

  • Breaking the Silence: Strategies for Ministry with Lesbian & Gay Catholics and Their Families

  • Fortunate Families: Nurturing Justice and Hope

  • Always Our Children: Church Teaching and Pastoral Ministry

  • God’s Love Revealed: Lesbian & Gay Persons and the Church

  • Gifted and Called for a Purpose in God’s Design: Welcoming Gay & Lesbian Catholics in Your Parish

  • Workshop on Moral Discernment and Homosexuality

For more information, consultation, or to discuss program possibilities, please contact us.

To see a schedule of evdents of possible interest, view our calendar page.

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