We have a component on that in the upper division health classes. In the Psychology class it comes up. And then, finally, there are a number of us in the History classes who are trying to integrate gay history with a traditional approach to American History. Talking over the microphone again, Schexnayder said he believes that the Church is changing perspective on homosexuality because it is starting to listen to the life stories of gay and lesbian people, rather than just making theological pronouncements. Always Our Children is a helpful document, he said, because the writers consulted gay and lesbian Catholics.
Administrators are afraid of school boards and parents.
So, include them in the picture. According to Schexnayder, another way he gets at parents, when the schools won't cooperate, is to hold parish meetings. The following week, he noted, he was to speak on the subject at parishes in Hayward, along with the Diocesan Family Life Director and parents of gay and lesbian children. I feel that this needs to be addressed. After a certain point, it's nobody's damn business.