Understanding the Church’s teaching on sexuality

Apr 04, 2024

By Latisha Lopez
Over the weekend of March 9 and 10, the Form 4 and 5 students from the Church of St Joseph, Sentul, attended a camp on the Theology of the Body (TOB). They were joined by several youths from the Church of St Francis Xavier, Petaling Jaya. The camp was coordinated by the Archdiocesan Catechetical Ministry TOB Team, led by Sr Retta Savariannan, FdCC.

During the sessions, we learned a lot about TOB. From our understanding, TOB is a scriptural reflection on the human experience. We also realised that sexuality is a gift received from God. Having a foundation in the teachings of Theology of the Body can help us to stand strong in the truth against harmful influences.

We also participated in many group discussions. Not forgetting we made new friends too. It was a fantastic time. In addition, we also learned how each person is created out of love. Personally, during this session, we had our greatest time sharing our thoughts and opinions. In today’s culture, young people are bombarded with messages that often distort the meaning and purpose of human sexuality. This is why it is important to learn the TOB.

Finally, in the closing session, we engaged in an interactive segment where the girls had questions for the boys, and the boys had questions for the girls. This activity fostered a strong sense of camaraderie among us. The Church truly teaches and believes that human sexuality is important, good, and beautiful. It serves as a guide, directing us towards heavenly life.

I’d like to extend my gratitude to the speakers for their invaluable assistance in deepening our understanding of the Theology of the Body. They were not only knowledgeable but also approachable and friendly in their communication. We, the Form 4 and Form 5 students, will continue to keep them in our prayers.