Next Steps Archives - New Ways Ministry

NEXT STEPS: What Do LGBTQ People BRING TO a Parish?

March 12, 2021/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Today’s installment of our "Next Steps" series explores the experiences, gifts, and talents that LGBTQ people bring to a parish community. Read More

NEXT STEPS: Examining Your Parish or Faith Community

August 28, 2020/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

What is your parish or faith community ready for in terms of LGBTQ ministry? Learn how to find out by doing a simple parish assessment and inventory. Read More

Next Steps: Catholic Church Teaching About Homosexuality

July 1, 2020/4 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Were you to ask an average person on the street what the Catholic Church teaches about LGBTQ people, perhaps one of the most common answers you would get is “The Catholic Church? They’re against them.” However, that impression is wrong. Read More

Next Steps: Experiencing the Call to LGBTQ Ministry

June 11, 2020/0 Comments/in New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

To begin our journey to take the next steps toward developing LGBTQ ministry, we are starting with something with which you should be very familiar: you. Read More