Diócesis de Wichita

Safe Haven Sunday was observed February 29-March 1, 2020 in the Diocese of Wichita

Mientras esperamos nuestro futuro, me siento obligado, como su pastor, a abordar con todos ustedes el problema que está causando estragos en nuestras vidas como individuos, matrimonios y familias y, de hecho, en toda nuestra sociedad actual. La pornografía es un problema generalizado en nuestra sociedad estadounidense moderna. Causa daños corrosivos a los niños, cuya inocencia es robada; a hombres y mujeres, que sienten gran culpa y vergüenza por ver pornografía, ocasionalmente o habitualmente; a los cónyuges, que se sienten traicionados y traumatizados; y para hombres, mujeres y niños, que son explotados por la industria de la pornografía.

Este nuevo sitio web, Clean Heart Online, preparado para nuestro uso por Covenant Eyes, se enfoca en servir y proporcionar recursos para los líderes, educadores, padres y aquellos que luchan contra la adicción en el ministerio católico.

Siento firmemente que debemos emprender una iniciativa como diócesis para educarnos sobre el poder destructivo que el uso de la pornografía tiene en muchas áreas de la vida actual. Como católicos, debemos enfrentar esta realidad y sus desafíos. Debemos crear una atmósfera familiar que aborde de manera realista las consecuencias negativas del uso de la pornografía en la actualidad.

Reverendísimo Carl A. Kemme
Obispo de Wichita, Kansas

Líderes del Ministerio

“We must see our role in protecting children from pornography as our sacred duty, as well as an aspect of our work to create safe environments in accord with our ongoing implementation of The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. May we educate ourselves on reliable resources for pastoral support of the faithful and for the healing of pornography use and addiction and make them available to families, parishioners, and others in our care.” – Create in Me a Clean Heart

Luchadores

“You are beloved sons and daughters of the Father. Be not afraid to approach the altar of mercy and ask for forgiveness. Many good people struggle with this sin. You are not alone; there is always hope! […] Knowing the truth of who you are in God and receiving spiritual help are critical, but those who use pornography often need further assistance. Freedom from pornography is a daily choice and calls for ongoing formation. The Church encourages you to seek ongoing support such as counseling, spiritual direction, coaching, accountability groups, couple to couple groups, conferences, and retreats for men and women. These are all means to employ as you seek freedom. Software is available for monitoring on-line activity and blocking pornographic material; these may be a necessary means of avoiding the near occasion of sin.” – Create in Me a Clean Heart

Padres

“Parents and guardians, protect your home! Be vigilant about the technology you allow into your home and be sensitive to the prevalence of sexual content in even mainstream television and film and the ease by which it comes through the Internet and mobile devices. Educate yourselves about filtering software that can assist in protecting your home. Foster openness and trust with your children, so they know that they can come to you if they see a sexual image; by talking about it with them calmly, you can give them a healthy framework in which to interpret it.” – Create in Me a Clean Heart

Educadores

“…[T]eachers, religious educators, youth ministers, and safe environment coordinators: parents have given you a responsibility to protect their children not only from physical dangers but also psychological, moral, and spiritual dangers. You can have a great influence on the children and youth entrusted to your care, and you can help equip parents with the resources they need to protect and teach their children. Children are vulnerable to all influences, good or bad. Create an environment suitable for learning chastity by modeling and teaching the chaste life. Be vigilant over technological access, and monitor it in age-appropriate ways. Young people should be taught that certain types of websites or programs are inappropriate and sinful. Be sure to explain the reasons why they are unacceptable.” – Create in Me a Clean Heart