California Catholic Women's Forum

Humanae Vitae: Cornerstone of the Culture of Life

August 9, 2008

Provider Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15002 for 4.6 contact hours.

Course Description:
Culturally conditioned views of human sexuality influence behavior and subsequent health care outcomes. New and emerging reproductive technologies reframe the connection between intercourse and pregnancy, and affect the marital relationship. This seminar is designed to give nurses the understanding of various views of sexuality and how these views profoundly affect sexual health, marital relationships, and the pursuit or avoidance of fertility.

St. Mary's College

 1928 Saint Mary's Road

 Moraga, CA
www.stmarys-ca.edu |Get Directions

Objectives:

  1. Explain the correlation between the use of contraception and the incidence of abortion in OBGYN patients.
  2. Explain one aspect of cultural beliefs surrounding intercourse.
  3. Identify the role of conscience as it applies to ethical decision-making in health-care.
  4. List seven popular misconceptions regarding reproductive technology and their effect on women’s health.
  5. Discuss how the male and female body differ from and complement each other especially in and through the sexual act.
  6. Identify the uncoupling between sexual intercourse and pregnancy as it affects sexual and mental health.

For further information and to register for the conference go to: http://www.cornerstoneconference.org/default.htm

For information re continuing education contact Suzanne Spence, R.N. 408-530-9848

 

CCWF has been endorsed by the Rev. Msgr.Francis V. Cilia, Vicar General, The Chancery, Diocese of San Jose. Letter of endorsement [pdf].

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Married Love and the Gift of Life, United States Council of Catholic Bishops booklet
In this thoughtful statement the bishops of the United States reflect on God's wonderful plan for marriage-the ability of a man and woman to form a lasting bond of love and life. In an engaging question and answer format, the bishops explain Church teachings on conjugal love and responsible parenthood and the methods of Natural Family Planning which support those teachings.

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MULIERIS DIGNITATEM Of Pope John Paul II On the Dignity and Vocation of Women On the Occasion of the Marian Year On the Vatican's website.