God creates each person male or female, and the Church teaches that everyone, man and woman, should acknowledge and accept his sexual identity. The vocation of love and communion between a married man and woman is revealed through their bodies. The gift of children is a possible outcome of this communion, and is in fact the primary purpose of marriage. All human generations proceed from this union.

How Does This Lesson Help Inoculate Students Against Gender Ideology?

Gender ideology asserts that there is no design to our bodies; we just happen to have parts that may or may not be related to our so-called “gender identity.” The truth is that our bodies are designed by God for a reproductive role. The gifts God gives men are different than the gifts He gives women, but men and women are equal in dignity. God’s design of the male and female bodies, and His plan for them to come together in marriage, is so good and beautiful that it literally creates life.

Connection to the Catechism of the Catholic Church

• CCC 2333-2335

Suggested Time

• 45 Minutes – Grade 9