Parents

Every home a safe haven… that is the goal of Safe Haven Sunday, a movement inspired by the United States’ Bishops 2015 Pastoral Response to Pornography, Create in Me a Clean Heart.¹  The US Bishops recognize that the impact of pornography is far reaching.  In the words of Archbishop Charles Chaput, “Pornography is a problem and is causing great confusion in our culture, marriages, homes and faith communities. Children are the most vulnerable; their brains are still developing and are most impressionable.^”2   
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(page 24 of the January / February 2023 WNC Magazine)

Join us at weekend Masses March 5, 2023 to pray together in support of parents, the protection of youth, and the building of safe havens within every domestic church.

If you’ve read the statistics on pornography use among young people you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed as a parent.  But take courage, God has a plan!  He sent His son into the world to save us from sin and its consequences.  Protecting our children from sin and the effect of pornography begins with those things we are all called to as Catholic parents:  rooting our children in their identity as sons and daughters of God, instilling a sense of dignity for their life and the lives of others, sharing Christ’s love and mercy, creating a safe space for them to acknowledge their weaknesses, and sheltering them from obstacles to relationship with Him.   Equipped:  Smart Catholic Parenting in a Sexualized Culture offers a step-by-step guide. Take the Safe Digital Family Challenge!  It is never too early and never too late to begin this important work with and for your children! 
 

The Catholic Church is committed to preventing the abuse of children and promoting the healing of those harmed by abuse.

To learn more about the the risk of abuse, the Church's efforts, and what you can do as parents view the videos at the links below.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops - Secretariat for Child and Youth Protection