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CSJ Community Meeting:

Catholicism, Justice, & the LGBTQ+

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Community

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  • MDiv Student at Boston College Clough School of Theology and Ministry
  • Queer & Catholic. Deeply committed to both spaces.
  • Planning to pursue doctoral studies focused on sex, gender, and sexuality in the Catholic Church
  • Contact Info: hansman@bc.edu

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Introduction:

Sarah Hansman

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10:00am: Welcome, Day Overview, Prayer (30 mins)

10:30am: Foundations for LGBTQ+ Church Relations (30 mins)

11:00am: Break (15 mins)

10:30am: Foundations for LGBTQ+ Church Relations Breakout (45 mins)

12:15pm: Lunch (60 mins)

1:15pm: The Challenge of Justice Regarding Sex and Gender (75 Mins)

2:30pm: Break (15 Mins)

2:45pm: Practical and Pastoral Groundings of Sex and Gender (75 mins)

4:00pm: Close & Thank You!

4:15pm: Mass

Agenda

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“Every encounter calls for openness, courage, and a willingness to let ourselves be challenged by the presence and stories of others.” - Pope Francis

  • We are all learning, be willing to make mistakes
  • Assume good will
  • Listen to understand first
  • Respect confidentiality
  • Self care! Discomfort is okay but take breaks as needed

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  • Engage in dialogue not debate
  • Don’t be afraid to ask questions
  • “Oops,” and “Ouch”
  • Speak with “I” statements
  • This is heavy material, reach out if you need support after today’s session!

Ground Rules