Safe Haven Sunday

Safe Haven Sunday:
Equipping the Family, Safeguarding Children
 
“While the production and use of pornography has always been a problem, in recent years its impact has grown exponentially, in large part due to the Internet and mobile technology. Some have even described it as a public health crisis. Everyone, in some way, is affected by increased pornography use in society. We all suffer negative consequences from its distorted view of the human person and sexuality.” (from the U.S. Bishops)
 
The Diocese of St. Augustine has set aside this weekend, as Safe Haven Sunday in order to give focused time and resources to address the harmfulness of pornography and other online threats to marriages, family life and culture. 
 
After Mass, each family will be given Covenant Eyes’ book, Equipped: Smart Catholic Parenting in a Sexualized Culture. This book includes a unique seven-day text-to-opt-in program: The Equipped 7-Day Challenge. This Challenge provides practical tips any caring adult can take to create safer digital environments for themselves and our young people.
 
The priests and deacons of the parish are available if anyone needs further support.
 
Important links to resources for adults and teens:


Letter from USCCB: Create in Me a Clean Heart: A Pastoral Response to Pornography
 
Resource page from USCCB
 
Resource for help for those who struggle

Integrity Restored

Fight the new drug

FOR TEENS:
Victory
The Victory App