Chastity & Sexual Purity

"Being a Christian is not just about following commandments: it is about letting Christ take possession of our lives and transform them.” 

- Pope Francis

CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART: A Pastoral Response to Pornography by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
INTO THE BREACH: An Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men by Bishop Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix, AZ

Bought with a Price by Bishop Loverde, Diocese of Arlington, VA

Blessed Are the Pure In Heart. A Pastoral Letter on the Dignity of the Human Person and the Dangers of Pornography by Bishop Finn, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, KS

The following websites provide information, help, and guidance in resisting pornography.

NOTE: These sites are not affiliated with the Diocese of Steubenville. We provide this information solely for your information. We are not responsible for, nor do we endorse, their policies, the views they express, the products and services they offer, or the content of their materials or websites.

Catholic Websites

Christian Websites

http://www.focusonthefamily.com/

http://endsexualexploitation.org/

http://shessomebodysdaughter.org/

Secular Websites

Internet filters, Accountability Software, and Media Safety

https://www.defendyoungminds.com/post/filtering-101-protect-kids-porn

http://www.netnanny.com/

https://gryphonconnect.com/

Educational Resources for Parents

A number of resources for parents are available on our Safe Environment page. In addition to personal safety, these resources address internet and media safety as well.
 

Recommended Articles

The Weight of Smut by Mary Eberstadt

Pornography: What’s the Problem by Mark J. Houck

The Effects of Pornography on Individuals, Marriage, Family and Community by Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D.
 

Human Trafficking

For more information about human trafficking, please visit this page.
 

Domestic Violence

"Violence against women, inside or outside the home, is never justified. Violence in any form-physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal is sinful; often, it is a crime as well" (U.S Catholic Bishops, When I Call for Help, 2002)

Click here for information and resources about Domestic Violence.