How Catholics Approach Treating Infertility
Questions about infertility treatments were thrust into the spotlight in 2024. Claims for religious exemption can sounds callous to the heart-break facing infertile couples. These questions are challenging when we discuss Church teaching with others, but they provide an opportunity to offer pastoral care and real solutions for employees and their families.
Natural Family Planning and Serious Cases
by Mandy Cox The use of Natural Family Planning (NFP) continues to increase as access to scientifically developed, professionally delivered methods expands. Most engaged couples are exposed to the basics of NFP during their marriage preparation, and some dioceses even...
Evaluating the Ethics: Family Planning Methods
by Mandy Cox Last month Everyday Ethics covered the principles behind the Catholic teaching on family planning methods. These principles help leaders at Catholic organizations prepare for conversations with employees who may have questions about benefits coverage. Now...
Preparing a Response: The Basics of Life-Affirming Family Planning
by Mandy Cox One of our members shared with us a conversation they had with an employee who was surprised to find that their health plan didn’t pay for their hormonal contraceptive. The employee was not required to be Catholic for the position she held, and during the...
Preparing a Response: Infertility Treatments
by Mandy Cox In years past, it may have been unlikely that you would need to explain Church teaching in the area of fertility treatments. You may have not had the needed to study and understand these teachings; however, things are changing. The younger generation of...