A revised and improved translation of Pope Paul VI's encyclical letter, Humanae vitae .
Pontifical Council For The Family Because of the many problematic aspects of "sex education" in both secular and religious schools, the Pontifical Council for the Family issued this document which discusses the theology of sex, marriage and chastity and also sets guidelines and rights of parents in the education of their children. The document is divided into the following sections: …
The First Encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI. Everyone needs love. Everyone desires love. But not everyone understands love. In fact, love is probably the most misunderstood subject in history. In his first encyclical, Pope Benedict sets out to help clarify the meaning of love. He examines the nature of various kinds of love - human love and divine love, eros, …
Pontifical Council for the Family This practical document is meant for those preparing for marriage as well as those involved in preparing a couple for marriage. Sections include the importance of marriage preparation, the different stages of preparation from childhood within the family to the immediate preparation before the weddding and some comments about the actual marriage celebration.
Pope Paul VI A prophetic encyclical on the dangers of birth control, the problems it causes in society and the possible moral uses of natural family planning. Pope Paul VI saw clearly the problems inherent in the rising culture of death.
Pope John Paul II This broad-ranging document on the family is a guide for families and those who minister to them. It includes sections on the importance of the family, dangers faced by families, educational rights and responsibilities, pastoral care, morality and theology.
The Pontifical Council for the Family This document is the result of an extensive study of the now-common practice of "de facto" unions that have been taking the place of marriage for a large number of people. The document contains sections on the effects of de facto unions on the family and society, the difference between marriage and de facto unions and how Christians should respond to …
Pope Paul VI This document contains official regulations concerning marriages between Catholics and non-Catholics as well as a discussion of problems and concerns arising from such arrangments. The booklet also contains a Statement on the Implementation of the Apostolic Letter on Mixed Marriages issued by the US Conference of Bishops in 1971.
Enchiridion on the Family Pontifical Council for the Family Finally, all of the Church's major documents on the family in one volume! This comprehensive resource covers current topics on marriage, family, life issues, poplulation trends, human rights, drug addiction, and more. The documents also present the objectives and goals of the Pontifical Council for the Family: to promose the family as …