A Case for Chastity: The Way to Real Love and True Freedom for Catholic Teens; An A to Z Guide

by Heather Gallagher and Peter Vlahutin

In twenty-six short topical chapters, teens and young adults share their questions and real-life experiences about sexual relationships. Their questions range from "How far is too far?" to "What's wrong with cohabitation?" Two questions posed by many people of all ages both within and outside the Church are also treated: "Chastity sounds nice, but is it practical?" and "What do the Bible and celibate men know about sex anyway?"

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764811029
• ISBN13: 9780764811029
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Liguori Publications
• Length: 173 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Great resource for young adults too!

I bought this book as a resource for my undergraduate Catholic club's discussion on sex and chastity. It's an incredibly comprehensive book that covers practically every conceivable query related to practicing chastity. It doesn't rely on dogmatic statements --which never fly with the youth these days anyway-- but makes its case with logical arguments, all the while never forgetting that the ultimate reason behind chastity is LOVE. It's extremely easy to read, without being overly simplistic or unintelligent. I think it's a must read for every teen/young adult who is practicing or considering chastity.

excellent

As a youth minister, I am aware that very few teens really understand the virtue of chastity; they tend to think that the Christian position on the topic of sexuality is simply 'don't do it'. In this book, Gallagher and Vlahutin clearly articulate the many reasons WHY we should live this virtue of chastity. Anyone who reads this book with an open mind will, I believe, become convinced that God's plan for our sexuality is for our good and makes sense. I recommend this book on many different levels - a great gift for teens as they struggle through the turbulent adolescent years, a welcome addition to any library (secular or religious), and a must read for parents - since in my work I have found that very few parents understand the virtue of chastity, and therefore find it nearly impossible to articulate a message of sexual purity to their teens.

Finally, a resource we can use for our kids!

Besides the fact that one of the authors was my college roommate...Having known Pete, this book shows that the authors preach what they practice. Pete gave me this same advice when we were in college together and my marriage is better off for knowing him.This book is also refreshingly faithful to the teachings of the Magesterium. (Thanks, Pete and Heather.)Probably the best part of this book is all the testimonials that Pete and Heather compiled. This shows, in the words of teens themselves, what kind of impact chastity can have in the lives of real people. Their testimony along with countless others, bears witness that chastity is possible!To paraphrase Chesterton, chastity hasn't been tried and found wanting. It has been wanted and found trying. Be a part of the generation that shows that chastity is the only way to true freedom!

finally...the TRUTH about SEX

This book is a gold-mine for any teen or young adult who really wants to get the most out of their relationships and to prepare themselves for that most important relationship...their future spouse. Heather and Peter adopt an easy and attractive A to Z format to make a compelling and challenging case for chastity. What gives their case a lot of clout are the many stories of real-life teens and young adults and their real struggles, their real pain at making mistakes, and their real joy in choosing a chaste lifestyle. Heather and Peter have the guts to tell us the truth about our sexuality. It is a welcome and refreshing challenge.

Must-have for any teen

This book is an excellent resource for teens, parents, and all those who minister to youth. The A to Z format breaks the book down into short, easy-to-read chapters that present the authors' message clearly and convincingly. The text is interspersed with real stories from teenagers, which makes the book relatable and relevant to teens living in today's sex-saturated society. Not only are the teenagers' stories real and enlightening, but the authors share a little bit about themselves as well to let the reader know that they, too, have chosen chastity. This book is a must-have for any young adult wondering why he or she should choose chastity. As a person who works with teenagers, I highly recommend this book to teens, parents, and everyone else who knows and loves teenagers.