The now-viral guidance, issued by the Diocese of Marquette in July, states that gay and transgender congregants are prohibited from being baptized or receiving communion unless they have “repented.”
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"In this disorder there is an incongruence between how the persons perceive themselves and their bodily reality," the guidance says."Just as we would refer a person with anorexia to an expert to help him or her, let us also refer persons with gender dysphoria to a qualified counselor to help them while we show them the depth of our love and friendship."
Also, in accordance with Catholic doctrine, the guidance says children of same-sex married couples can be baptized if they are raised in the Catholic faith and taught that same-sex marriage goes against the church's teachings. Martin added:"Transgender people are beloved children of God struggling to understand their identity. They need to be accepted with 'respect, compassion and sensitivity.' As Cardinal Gregory told a trans person, 'You belong to the heart of this church.'"
He continued,"The Catholic Church needs to listen to LGBTQ people, not give them more reasons to distance themselves from the church.”
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