Janice T. FolkAugust 14, 2013

THE GLBT COMMUNITY

&CATHOLIC

INSTITUTIONS

There is a theme of condemnation for homosexual behavior.

We LOVE everyone and respect others, though!

THE BIBLE & HOMOSEXUALITY

SO…

Welcome all students into a vibrant campus community that celebrates God’s love for all.

Grounds policies, practices, and decisions in the teachings and living tradition of the Church. Builds and prepares the student aff airs staff to make informed contributions to the Catholic mission of the institution.

Enriches student integration of faith and reason through the provision of co-curricular learning opportunities.

Creates opportunities for students to experience, reflect upon, and act from a commitment to justice, mercy, and compassion, and in light of Catholic and social teaching to develop respect and responsibility for all, especially those most in need.

PRINCIPLES OF “GOOD PRACTICE” AT CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS

Challenges students to high standards of personal behavior and responsibility through the formation of character and virtues.

Invites and accompanies students into the life of the Catholic Church through prayer, liturgy, sacraments, and spiritual direction.

Seeks dialogue among religious traditions and with contemporary culture to clarify beliefs and to foster mutual understanding in the midst of tensions and ambiguities.

Assist students in discerning and responding to their vocations, understanding potential professional contributions, and choosing particular career directions.

PRINCIPLES OF “GOOD PRACTICE” AT CATHOLIC INSTITUTIONS

21 out of 28 Jesuit institutions had anti-discrimination statements as part of their policies. Why didn’t Boston College have one?

Seton Hall University

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENTS &

GLBT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS

Why would Catholic Institutions initiate change?

THERE’S SO MUCH QUESTIONING EVEN

JUST WITHIN THE CHURCH…

THE ARCADIA RESOLUTION

“The consequences of the ruling could reportedly require schools and colleges to allow young men who consider themselves women to use bathrooms and locker rooms of the opposite sex. It could also lead to ‘gender-inclusive housing,’ which would be morally problematic for Catholic colleges.It would hardly be an anomaly for the federal government to force Catholic colleges to act against their values, as the Obama administration will soon require that Catholic colleges provide health coverage that includes abortifacients, contraceptives, and sterilization procedures.And just last year, the Education Department’s Offi ce for Civil Rights ruled that Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., was “not providing equal opportunity for women to participate in its intercollegiate athletics program” in compliance with Title IX regulations. It actually ordered them to form a girls’ ice hockey team.” -Catholic Education Daily, August 1, 2013

THE ARCADIA RESOLUTION!

I f we don’t break the cycle, nothing changes. In Cathol ic Inst itut ions of h igher education, it seems to be the students who break this cycle of fear, ignorance, confusion, and insecurity to make change in the support of the GLBT communit ies.

BOBBIEHARRO’S CYCLE OF SOCIALIZATION

I f students are not given the opportunity to feel comfortable with their newfound or possible identi ty, how wi l l they progress beyond Level 3, 4 or 5? Whi le they may fi nd a subculture group onl ine or off campus, they may not have an alternate opportunity.

CASS’ MODEL OF IDENTITY FORMATION

MY EXPERIENCE: STONEHILL COLLEGE

Stand up for the needs of our students, faculty, and fellow staff members.

Examine the policies and procedures and how they may impact the GLBT community on campus.

Show support for student organizations supporting GLBT community.

Support Safe Zone and other trainings/programs at your institution.

Start small – addressing overheard bias. It could come down to what hill are you willing to die

on?

WHAT CAN STUDENT AFFAIRS PRACTITIONERS DO?

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