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ical. It is only through the duality of the "masculine" and the "feminine"
that the "human" finds full realization (Letter to Women, 1995, 7).
God asks the Church to proclaim the Good News of creation and of redemp-
tion, including of human sexuality, as a path to true freedom and happiness. In
realizing and accepting our identity as made in the image and likeness of God,
as man and woman, we can walk in the way of Christ, a way of healing, integra-
tion, fulfillment, and wholeness.
The Archdiocese of Denver offers this document to provide a succinct over-
view of this teaching, from God's revelation and the truth of the human person
to guide pastoral engagement and to complement policy guidelines. It does not
seek to present a comprehensive response to how the Church addresses issues
related to sex and gender. Additional resources can be found in the "Resourc-
es" appendix.
Acknowledgement
This document incorporates, with permission, specific language from "Catholic Schools and
Gender Ideology: General Principles and Recommendations," a document co-authored by The-
resa Farnan, PhD, Susan Selner-Wright, PhD, and Mary Rice Hasson, JD.
The Archdiocese has partnered with the Person and Identity Project to provide further resources
to personnel implementing the policies outlined in this document. Their website, personan-
didentity.com, provides resources including responses to FAQs, videos and downloadable
material, available at no cost.
