Start the Conversation
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Right now, for every one LGBT-identifying person who becomes Catholic, thirteen leave—and they often take their friends and family with them. If we want to rescue the faith of the next generation, we need to change where, when, and how we start the conversation.
START THE CONVERSATION...
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... everywhere.Right now, Catholics rely on LGBT/SSA+ support groups to reach people. But 99% of the encounters that shape people’s ideas about how the Church sees gay people happen outside these ministries: in homes, parishes, schools and more. So start the conversation everywhere. Catholics in every ministry role should be ready for pastoral encounters with gay people.
Reach the 99% of seekers who are hidden.
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... early.Right now, Catholics wait until awkward or crisis moments to raise sensitive topics. But when the Church doesn’t start the conversation, secular culture gets to form people’s first and strongest impressions. So start the conversation early. Catholics can speak in age-appropriate ways to share the teachings and stories that inspire gay people.
Equip young people for futures of faith.
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... before we all agree.Right now, Catholics seek a single “correct” view of gay ministry. But most perspectives about LGBT/SSA+ topics contain some insights—and also distortions—about the real meaning of sexuality and relationships. So start the conversation before we all agree. Catholics can help one another understand the many ways gay people see themselves.
See everyone’s experience in 3D.
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... with discipleship.Right now, Catholics assume gay people need primarily justice or chastity. But all seekers come to the Church with many kinds of questions, needs, and hopes. So start the conversation with discipleship. Whatever a person’s question, the answer begins with knowing, loving, and following Jesus.
Put Jesus first.
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