The Catholic Church in Kerala going to introduce sex education into the catechism curriculum is a welcome step provided it reduces sex related abuses among the community. However it would be a tough time for catholic priests and nuns who practice absolute celibacy to deliver such classes. How could one speak about sex without experiencing it once in a life time?
The religious classes up to tenth standard in Sunday schools are managed by youngsters who do not even know about menstrual cycle. Interestingly as some uninformed priests also keep a similar view and they are unable to handle sex education classes. What they know only is the proclamation of Powathil Thirumeni asking Christian couple to procreate profusely. Bishop Powathil can say like this because the laity associated with him is rich and are able to feed children a dozen or more. Nevertheless, for poor catholic fishermen residing in the cost of Arabian sea are unable to give good food and education to their children. When the Government of India speaks about single child it is impudent on the part of catholic clergies to argue against government policy.
If sex-education classes are handled by psychologists and counselors working in that field it will be alright but it is unlikely to happen in Sunday schools as many of the schools are incapable of bringing experts for classes. Christian concept of sexuality should not be for producing more children but for inculcating good manners and well behaviour.
K A Solaman
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