A Catholic Perspective
What does Abstinence mean?
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What are some reasons young people choose to be abstinent or to postpone sexual activity?
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Choices about sexual activity among today's young people are made more difficult by a number of factors.
Questions
Does the statistics shock you about the sexually transmitted infections in teenagers?
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Do you think that sexual intercourse among people of your peer group is as common as it is portrayed in the media? Why or why not?
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What values do you hold regarding sexual relationships? What values would you want to pass on to your own children regarding sexual relationships?
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How do you think a genuine respect for yourself and for the other person actually helps with relationships with the opposite sex?
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What you think the Catholic views are on sexual activity?
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What are the reasons that Catholics have this view?