Resources
Resources for the Pure Life:
1. Links
As the internet is a huge source of the pornography problem, so it can be an aid to those who wish to seek help. There are numerous and excellent sites available. Below is a selection that we hope you will find helpful.
a. For Anyone
i. American Family Association: Click Here
ii. Dad's.og. Resources for Catholic Fathers: Click Here
iii. Family Dynamics: Resources for addiction to pornography. Click Here
iv. Fires of Darkness: “Reaching out to pornography addicts and the people
who love them” Click Here
v. National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families: “To move the
people of God to embrace, live out, preserve and advance the biblical truth of
sexuality.” Click Here
vi. Porn No More: Emphasizes the spiritual battle aspect. Click Here
vii. Pure Intimacy: Recovering the heart of sexuality from the cultural confusion.
Click Here
viii. Pure Warrior: “Help for men struggling with secret sexual sin” Click Here
ix. True Knights: Resources for Christian Husbands, Fathers, and Sons. Click
Here
x. Catholic Culture What you Need to Know about Pornography. Click Here
xi. Cybersex Temptation. Interview with Dr. Mark Laaser. Click Here
b. For Teens
i. Pure Love Club: “Within the pages of pureloveclub.com, you are going to
find blunt, honest, and uplifting reasons for why you're worth waiting for. No
fear tactics. No guilt trips. Just the demands of authentic human love.”
ii. Truth For Youth: “Truth for Youth is an organization that seeks to provide an
alternative to pop culture’s view on teenage relationships and sexual intimacy”
c. For Parents
i. Safeguarding Your Children: A practical checklist of way to protect your
children from the dangers of the internet's 300,000 porn sites.
ii. Finding a Filter that Fits: A practical guide to finding an internet filter for
your family.
2. Education
Education is an important component in the struggle for purity. Since the flesh, the devil, and the world try to convince us of various lies, so we must be fed with the truths of our faith.
a. Church Teachings
i. Pope John Paul II: Click Here
1. Familiaris Consortio “The Role of the Christian Family” Click Here
2. Mulieris Dignitatem “The Dignity and Vocation of Women” Click Here
3. Humane Vitae On the Regulation of Birth (1968) Click Here
4. Television and the Family: Guidelines for Good Viewing Click Here
5. Apostolic Letter "The Rapid Development" His Holiness John Paul II to
those responsible for Social Communications ( January 24, 2005 )
6. Letter to Families JOHN PAUL II
7. Letter to Women JOHN PAUL II
8. Letter to Children JOHN PAUL II
ii. Pontifical Offices
1. The Church and the Internet
2. Ethics in Internet (February 28, 2002)
3. Ethics in Communications (June 2, 2000)
4. Messages of the Holy Father for the "World Communications Day" John
Paul II; Paul VI
5. Pornography and violence in the communications media: a pastoral
response (May 7, 1989) Click Here
6. Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage (1996) Click Here
7. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality (1995) Click Here
8. The Dignity and Vocation of Women by Pope John Paul II Click Here
b. United States Catholic Conference of Bishops: Click Here
i. Movies and Reviews USCCB
ii. Renewing the Mind of the Media USCCB
iii. Your Family and Cyberspace USCCB
iv. Family Guide for Using Media USCCB: Click Here
c. Books
i. Captivating: Staci and John Eldredge
ii. Good News about Sex and Marriage By Christopher West.
iii. If You Really Loved Me: 100 Questions on Dating, Relationships, and
Sexual Purity By Jason Evert
iv. Wild at Heart: John Eldregde
3. Accountability Software (click on the web addresses below)
http://www.covenanteyes.com/
http://www.cybersitter.com/
http://www.snapfiles.com/php/download.php
http://www.thegoofballs.com/x3watchfree/vista/software/setup.exe
Mac: http://www.triplexchurch.com/x3mac/x3mac-1.0b8.dmg
1. Links
As the internet is a huge source of the pornography problem, so it can be an aid to those who wish to seek help. There are numerous and excellent sites available. Below is a selection that we hope you will find helpful.
a. For Anyone
i. American Family Association: Click Here
ii. Dad's.og. Resources for Catholic Fathers: Click Here
iii. Family Dynamics: Resources for addiction to pornography. Click Here
iv. Fires of Darkness: “Reaching out to pornography addicts and the people
who love them” Click Here
v. National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families: “To move the
people of God to embrace, live out, preserve and advance the biblical truth of
sexuality.” Click Here
vi. Porn No More: Emphasizes the spiritual battle aspect. Click Here
vii. Pure Intimacy: Recovering the heart of sexuality from the cultural confusion.
Click Here
viii. Pure Warrior: “Help for men struggling with secret sexual sin” Click Here
ix. True Knights: Resources for Christian Husbands, Fathers, and Sons. Click
Here
x. Catholic Culture What you Need to Know about Pornography. Click Here
xi. Cybersex Temptation. Interview with Dr. Mark Laaser. Click Here
b. For Teens
i. Pure Love Club: “Within the pages of pureloveclub.com, you are going to
find blunt, honest, and uplifting reasons for why you're worth waiting for. No
fear tactics. No guilt trips. Just the demands of authentic human love.”
ii. Truth For Youth: “Truth for Youth is an organization that seeks to provide an
alternative to pop culture’s view on teenage relationships and sexual intimacy”
c. For Parents
i. Safeguarding Your Children: A practical checklist of way to protect your
children from the dangers of the internet's 300,000 porn sites.
ii. Finding a Filter that Fits: A practical guide to finding an internet filter for
your family.
2. Education
Education is an important component in the struggle for purity. Since the flesh, the devil, and the world try to convince us of various lies, so we must be fed with the truths of our faith.
a. Church Teachings
i. Pope John Paul II: Click Here
1. Familiaris Consortio “The Role of the Christian Family” Click Here
2. Mulieris Dignitatem “The Dignity and Vocation of Women” Click Here
3. Humane Vitae On the Regulation of Birth (1968) Click Here
4. Television and the Family: Guidelines for Good Viewing Click Here
5. Apostolic Letter "The Rapid Development" His Holiness John Paul II to
those responsible for Social Communications ( January 24, 2005 )
6. Letter to Families JOHN PAUL II
7. Letter to Women JOHN PAUL II
8. Letter to Children JOHN PAUL II
ii. Pontifical Offices
1. The Church and the Internet
2. Ethics in Internet (February 28, 2002)
3. Ethics in Communications (June 2, 2000)
4. Messages of the Holy Father for the "World Communications Day" John
Paul II; Paul VI
5. Pornography and violence in the communications media: a pastoral
response (May 7, 1989) Click Here
6. Preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage (1996) Click Here
7. The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality (1995) Click Here
8. The Dignity and Vocation of Women by Pope John Paul II Click Here
b. United States Catholic Conference of Bishops: Click Here
i. Movies and Reviews USCCB
ii. Renewing the Mind of the Media USCCB
iii. Your Family and Cyberspace USCCB
This concise document from the bishops addressed to parents provides a brief summary of the popular areas of the Internet and outlines concerns and opportunities regarding its use.
iv. Family Guide for Using Media USCCB: Click Here
The bishops consider the increased accessibility of the Internet, computer networks, and related media, and their impact on people. Parents and others are encouraged to affirm Christian values when evaluating and making use of the tools in this expanding arena.
c. Books
i. Captivating: Staci and John Eldredge
ii. Good News about Sex and Marriage By Christopher West.
iii. If You Really Loved Me: 100 Questions on Dating, Relationships, and
Sexual Purity By Jason Evert
iv. Wild at Heart: John Eldregde
3. Accountability Software (click on the web addresses below)
http://www.covenanteyes.com/
http://www.cybersitter.com/
http://www.snapfiles.com/php/download.php
http://www.thegoofballs.com/x3watchfree/vista/software/setup.exe
Mac: http://www.triplexchurch.com/x3mac/x3mac-1.0b8.dmg