What is the Catholic Church perspective on teenage pregnancy?

Well pregnancy is not a sin. Teenage pregnancy is also not a sin. In fact, Mary, the most revered woman in the church, was pregnant as a teen. The Church cares a lot more about why a teen is pregnant. read more

Well pregnancy is not a sin. Teenage pregnancy is also not a sin. In fact, Mary, the most revered woman in the church, was pregnant as a teen. The Church cares a lot more about why a teen is pregnant. Regardless of why though, the Church recognizes the life of the child in the womb and advocates against abortion. read more

We as a church respond to the pregnancy with love." That love can be experienced in many ways. For decades, probably centuries, the Catholic Church has provided refuges for unmarried pregnant women. read more

The Catholic Church teaches that premarital sex is a sin, HOWEVER, if a teen should become pregnant, she can trust the Catholic Church to offer all kinds of help to her, including housing, clothing, layette for the baby, assistance with adoption if the teen decides to relinquish, etc. read more