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Brochure of the Month: December 2019
Seven Considerations while Navigating Infertility
The church has great compassion for couples who are not able to have the children they desire. Several suggestions are made to find support through prayer, support groups, or spiritual direction. The church’s teachings are also given briefly with reference to more detailed resources. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is morally unacceptable, as is any method that introduces a third party into the process. However, other medical options consistent with church teaching (NaProTechnology) actually have better results than IVF. (The list of suggested “dos and don’ts” to show compassion to those suffering from infertility is no longer available.)
Catholic Ministries to infertile couples include www.ElizabethMinistry.com and www.HannahsTears.net. A local Houston Catholic peer-to-peer support group, called Loving Embrace, meets monthly and can be reached at infertilitysupporthouston@gmail.com
Accompanying Document: Reproductive Technology Guidelines for Catholic Couples
The brochure is available at the Hospitality Desk in the Church and in the Ave Maria Family Life Center. Links to the text on the USCCB website are here:
English and Spanish. (these links are to 8.5 x 11 inch format.)