The present master's thesis discusses the values of the family in the theory of gender and in the Catholic Church’s teaching in order to search for appropriate changes in the catechesis, which would help young people more effectively understand the meaning of family and confront the theory of gender. First, the theory of gender and the Catholic Church’s teaching on family are presented. Here, the thesis indicates that in the background lies a different understanding of the values of truth, freedom and love that build the value of family. In order to strengthen the value of family, the thesis suggests accepting masculinity and femininity as a gift of nature, on which depends human happiness. Further, the thesis provides a review of gender and family related catechesis, where are identified content deficiencies in the field of gender theory and impractical presentation of content. Here, the thesis focuses on young people attending the last three years of a religious school, who intensively form an attitude towards their gender and difference. In conclusion, the thesis points out the emphasis on content that would help young people accept their femininity/masculinity, understand the importance of the family and develop a compassionate attitude towards sexual orientation as well as towards advocates of gender theory.
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