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Chastity in marriage vs Chastity in religious life.

By Jesse Romero · Published Jan 23, 2018 · Updated Feb 28, 2026

QUESTION?

As a Catholic, you are supposed to be fruitful and want to bear children. But how can you do that and practice chastity? 

ANSWER!

Priest and Religious Nuns are called to practice chastity (celibacy). Lay Catholics are called to intimate relations with their spouse within the sacrament of marriage' and be open to human life. For more info on this sign up for the Natural Family Planning classes offered at the Parish.