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Without the help of grace, men would not know how "to discern the often narrow path between the cowardice which gives in to evil, and the violence which under the illusion of fighting evil only makes it worse."13 This is the path of charity, that is, of the love of God and of neighbor. Charity is the greatest social commandment. It respects others and their rights. It requires the practice of justice, and it alone makes us capable of it.

This is not "reason", it is sophistry.

The fact that I was a popular Sunday School teacher and well liked in my church (not Catholic) did not change the fact that I was having unmarried relations with my girlfriend and was utterly unrepentant about it. In short, I was a hypocrite, and unfit for the Sunday School job and certainly any award.

This babe is no different. Her complete and utter disregard for fundamental tenets of her supposed faith make her an utter hypocrite, regardless of how popular she is in her local parish. She is unrepentant, and unfit to receive ANY religious reward. She is even unfit to remain a member of the parish or the Catholic church.

Hypocrisy is not an option. She has no "right" to unrepentantly commit mortal sin after mortal sin. To suggest she does is the antithesis of justice, completely negates the church's teaching, and makes "Catholic" a total farce. Any parish that tolerates this kind of garbage should be holding Sabbats, not Masses.

It's not sophistry, it's a direct quote of the Catholic Catechism.
You are right about the hypocrisy. I cannot understand how the parish let this woman in, and now condemn her when they knew all along what she was. Why aren't these members of the church condemning themselves equally as much, for they let her in. They could be at least charitable, and acknowledge the good the woman has done, the goodness in her heart, and then ask her to leave until she changes her ways.
The whole situation is a terrible mess, I hope people find the guidance for the most charitable solution.

unfit to remain a member of the parish or the Catholic church

Here's where you and the Catholic Church differ. She is perfectly welcome as a member of the Church. HOWEVER, she is expected to repent AND to sin no more.