Are You the First to Teach Your Child About Their Sexuality?
In today’s culture, your child is learning about sex whether you’re ready or not. And often, the first voice they hear—online, at school, from peers—sets the tone.
If you're not the one guiding them, someone else will.
Even faithful Catholic parents and educators often know Church teaching but feel unequipped to explain it, especially when it comes to tough topics like LGBTQ+, pornography, or abortion. Many didn’t receive this kind of formation themselves.
That’s why we’ve invited Dr. John Bertini, a Catholic physician and grandfather, to walk with you.
Meet Your Guide
Dr. John Bertini, MD, FACS
A physician for over 40 years, Dr. Bertini combines medical knowledge, faithful Catholic teaching, and real-world experience as a parent and grandparent.
After years of seeing the spiritual and emotional consequences of poor formation, he became an advocate for age-appropriate, truth-filled education rooted in the dignity of the human person.
This Talk is for You if You Are
✔ A Catholic parent wanting to raise children confident in their identity and values
✔ A grandparent hoping to lovingly support and influence the next generation
✔ A Catholic educator or catechist looking for faithful, practical ways to address tough questions
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You’ll Walk Away With:
✔ A plan to lead your child’s education on sexuality—not just react to it
✔ The confidence to discuss the Church’s teachings on LGBTQ+, pornography, gender, abortion, and marriage
✔ Tools to build trust with your child and create a safe, open relationship
✔ A better understanding of what your child is up against in today’s world
✔ Insight into how to form your child’s Catholic identity and self-worth
✔ Answers to your own questions and concerns
“You are your child’s first and most important teacher. This talk will help you act like it—with love, clarity, and courage.”
What We'll Cover
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How to form a comprehensive and age-appropriate plan
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What the Church teaches—and how to say it clearly
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How to stay ahead of culture, not just react to it
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Trusted resources and next steps
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How to ask for grace, strength, and courage in your vocation as a parent
What Others Are Saying
“Thank you for addressing what most people are afraid to even bring up.”
“I learned things I didn’t realize my kids were already being exposed to.”
“Your tips on when and how to talk to my kids made all the difference.”
Your Child Needs You First
✔ Before the internet, their friends, or school shape their understanding
✔ Before confusion sets in about their identity and self-worth
✔ Before their questions go unanswered or misdirected
Give your child a Catholic foundation for sexuality that honors their body, soul, and dignity.
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Don't wait. Your children—and their future—are worth the investment.
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About Dr. John Bertini
Catholic Physician, Grandfather, and Advocate for Virtuous Formation
Dr. Bertini is a native of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and has practiced urology for over 35 years. A graduate of Trinity University and the UT Medical School at Houston, he’s also a father of four and a proud grandfather. His mission: to help Catholic families reclaim the education of their children—before the world gets to them first.
Hosted by the Church of the Annunciation
As Houston’s mother church, we’ve been forming faithful Catholics for over 156 years. With beautiful liturgy and solid teaching, we remain committed to proclaiming the Gospel and equipping families to live it at home.