What do all these words have in common?

• Chastity• Abstinence• Celibacy

Explain the difference between chastity and celibacy

• To define celibacy and chastity

• To explain the importance of chastity for ordinary people and for religious

• To evaluate the value of celibacy

Why would not having sex, give people more of a chance to love each other?

Why might it be a good idea not to sleep with someone who is not going to be your spouse?

1. Define chastity2. Explain how being celibate might be a

good thing in a relationship where you are not planning on marrying

3. How far is too far, in a romantic relationship?

**Why might a lack of self confidence lead people to engaging in sexual activity? What could be a solution to this.

How far is too far?

A person who dedicates their sexuality to God has taken vows of chastity, and is called a religious celibate. Their celibacy is meant to be a SIGN to show …• …that God is the one to whom we all

ultimately belong to. • .… God is real, and our happiness

ultimately comes from loving God above all else.

• …love is not lust – we can and should love others for who they are.

They show this by purifying their hearts from lust

They show this by being happy, and not feeling lonely, though alone

They show this by making a gift of their whole self + body to God

1. Explain what a religious celibate is.2. write out what celibacy can show others…and match it up to how**Do you think it makes a difference to have some celibates in the world? Why/ why not?

Are there other benefits of celibacy to a priest?

Celibacy must be life-giving, if it is from God – and not just a denial of love and live. How was celibacy life-giving for

Mary or Jesus?

Mary gave up her body to God, when she said “Yes” to God at the Annunciation became the mother of Jesus

Jesus dedicated his whole body to God, so he could save us on the cross

All celibates are meant to be like Jesus and Mary – their celibacy is meant to channel God’s love to others, that much more, because they gave it all up to God.

Is celibacy a good thing?- Should there be some people who

are celibate for God?- Is it good in a relationship to have

some celibacy?- can celibacy be bad?Discuss what you think. Conclude.