Fortunate Families exists to assist parishes, pastors, bishops, schools, college/university campus ministries, presbyterates, parish staffs and communities of consecrated women and men – indeed, the Church – discern and begin ministry to LGBTQ+ persons through intentional welcome and LGBTQ+ Ministry within the Catholic Church.
We provide resources and accompaniment for all looking to live the Catechism’s admonition to treat LGBTQ+ persons with “respect, compassion and sensitivity” and accompany all who seek the hand of another whether to come out, come home, or better understand another.
Through Days of Discernment and Visioning, Days of Reflection, development days, and retreats for parishes, colleges, high schools, teachers, campus ministers and ministries, presbyterates, parish staffs, and communities of consecrated women and men, we foster the culture of encounter and assist in discerning and establishing dedicated ministries.
designed for dioceses, schools, parishes, medical associations, parish LGBTQ+ ministries, and similar organizations to help them understand the many issues that affect the personal and spiritual well-being of transgender and non-binary persons and their families.
The program centers around a series of 15 videos on the lives of transgender and non-binary persons. Topics Include:
- Words Matter (Language and Terms)
- Transgender History in the U.S.
- Spiritual Companioning, Counseling, and Spiritual Direction
- Our Sacred Bodies: Medical Realities for Trans People
- Conscience, Development of Doctrine, and Catholic Teaching Related to LGBTQ+ People
- Transgender Children
- Psychological Considerations
- Legal Challenges of Transgender Individuals
- What is Non-binary?
- Theological, Moral, and Pastoral Issues In Spiritual
- Accompaniment of Trans People
- Faith and Spirituality
- Workplace Inclusion for Transgender and Non-Binary People
- Family Dynamics
- Cisgender Partners/Spouses
- Parenting a Transgender Child
Groups should have their own facilitators.
This program equips pastoral ministers to better accompany transgender and non-binary persons as they embrace their lived reality in the context of their Christian faith.
The program combines a series of 15 videos, facilitated cohort meetings, and practical experience accompanying a transgender/nonbinary person.
Topics Include:
- Words Matter (Language and Terms)
- Transgender History in the U.S.
- Spiritual Companioning, Counseling, and Spiritual Direction
- Our Sacred Bodies: Medical Realities for Trans People
- Conscience, Development of Doctrine, and Catholic Teaching Related to LGBTQ+ People
- Transgender Children
- Psychological Considerations
- Legal Challenges of Transgender Individuals
- What is Non-binary?
- Theological, Moral, and Pastoral Issues In Spiritual
- Accompaniment of Trans People
- Faith and Spirituality
- Workplace Inclusion for Transgender and Non-Binary People
- Family Dynamics
- Cisgender Partners/Spouses
- Parenting a Transgender Child