Franciscan University Presents How to Talk About Church Teachings | Fr. Carter Griffin | Franciscan University Presents
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Jan 31, 2023 Fr. Carter Griffin, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., and the rector of St. John Paul II Seminary, shares insights on discussing Church teachings. He emphasizes compassionate dialogue and understanding differing viewpoints, especially on sensitive issues like gender identity. The discussion includes strategies for engaging in respectful apologetics and the importance of building genuine relationships while navigating faith conversations. Fr. Griffin encourages Catholics to communicate their beliefs with humility and to foster meaningful connections in a polarized society.
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Practice With Dialogues And Role Play
- Use a dialogical Q&A format: state objections, present the Catholic position, then respond to objections step by step.
- Role-play responses in groups so you can practice phrasing and strengthen answers before real conversations.
State Opponents' Arguments Precisely
- State opposing arguments precisely and fairly to disarm opponents and show respect for their reasoning.
- Doing so builds confidence in Catholics and invites honest dialogue instead of shut-down debate.
Faith Upholds Reason
- The faith respects human reason and will never contradict our rational nature as made in God's image.
- Some moral truths can be shown by reason alone, while mysteries require revelation and faith.
