CHASTITY IS...a special help from God that enables me to:   *recognize my sexuality as beautiful and good  *respect my sexuality and my fertility
*control my sexual thoughts and desires  *live my gift of sexuality the way God intended  *save the gift of my sexual love for marriage 
*love and respect my spouse.

CHASTITY IS...a gift from God *for every person in every state of life  *a powerful virtue  *a foundation for real intimacy  *purity of mind and body  *protection of my dignity as a human person  *freedom to love.

CHASTITY IS...sexual goodness *sexual self-control  *never using another person  *good for me  *good for my soul  *good for the people I love
*pleasing to God.

CHASTITY IS...not always easy, but it is always possible with God's help.

CHASTITY IS...worth it  because I'm worth it...and so is my spouse.

(Taken from the bookmark produced by Diocese of Memphis NFP Center, Mother/Daughter & Father/Son Programs, 5825 Shelby Oaks Drive, Memphis, TN 38134-7389, (901)373-1285)

LOVE AND CHASTITY

LOVE...is patient, kind, willing to endure all things.  Love enables a husband and wife to care for and support one another 'til death do they part.  Love is not high pressured and demanding.  Love is much more a decision than a feeling.

SEX...is a symbol of marital  love and commitment.  It is meant to be a renewal of the marriage covenant.

FREEDOM...is the ability to do what is morally right.  Freedom means being able to say "no" to temptations.

CHASTITY ...is the spiritual energy that helps break the bonds of selfishness and sexual aggressiveness.  Chastity is an inner strength that helps you to control your sexual urges.

(Taken from a bookmark developed by Foundations For The Family)

CHASTITY LEADS TO FREEDOM

    From:  *Out-of-wedlock pregnancy  *Rushed Wedding  *Adoption Decision  *Temptation to Abortion  *Guilt  *Sexually Transmitted Diseases
                *Hazards of Birth Control  *Self-induced Sterility  *Being Used  *Loss of Reputation  *Harming Your Future

    To:      *Develop Friendships  *Develop Your Talents  *Help Others  *Resist Temptation   *Plan Your Future

(Taken from a bookmark developed by Foundations For The Family)