Resources
Resources
The following resources provide opportunities for education, discernment and enlightenment. Fortunate and Faithful Families does not endorse anything outside of Catholic Church teaching, but encourages you to read prayerfully and with openness to the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
Books and Online Periodicals
For an extensive list of excellent resources go to the Outreach .faith Website
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Building a Bridge by Fr. James Martin
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Changing Our Mind by David Gushee
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LGBTQ Catholics: A Guide To Inclusive Ministry by Yunen Trujillo
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What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality by Daniel Helminiak
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Supportive Families, Healthy Children, by The Family Acceptance Project (SFSU)
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Transgender Persons, Their Families and The Church, by Catholic Health Association of the U.S
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Guidelines for Pastoral Accompaniment of Sexual and Gender Minorities by: Archdiocese of Davenport , Iowa
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LGBTQ+ Educators in Catholic Schools by Ish Ruiz
Additional Resources
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Affirming Churches in Atlanta: The Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Atlanta)
St. Thomas More (Decatur)
Our Lady of Lourdes (Atlanta) -
Father James Martin
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Local Organizations
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PFLAG Atlanta: promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, their families, and friends through support, education, and advocacy.
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Lost N Found Youth (our favorite local non-profit) An Atlanta-based nonprofit exists to end homelessness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual minority youth.
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National Organizations Websites
Without Exception: Give Rise to Hope...A network for LGBTQ+ Ministry in Catholic
The Welcome Table The Welcome Table Catholic LGBTQ Community (Pittsburgh) includes LGBTQ people
who are active, struggling, and former Catholics, as well as families and allies, committed to bringing our
whole selves to God and each other as gifts to share in love.
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Resources For Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Youth
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24. LGBTQ+ youth
are almost five times as likely to have attempted suicide compared to heterosexual youth.
Source:: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-about-suicide/
Resolve:1-888-796-8226
Trevor Foundation: 1-866-488-7386
Crisis Textline: Text “HOME” to 741741
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