Immaculee’s Story of Faith, Hope, and Forgiveness
2014 Courage/EnCourage Conference
For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University Immaculee Ilibagiza, “Immaculee’s Story of Faith, Hope, and Forgiveness”.
What If We Took Pope Francis at His Word?
2014 Courage/EnCourage Conference
For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University Dr. Helen Alvare answers the question, “What If We Took Pope Francis at His Word? She focus on understanding the moral sea that we swim in especially the legal aspects that tie into the cultural and psychological aspects of this and then how to address the situation based on the words of Francis.
The Christian Meaning of Human Sexuality
2014 Courage/EnCourage Conference
For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University, Fr. Joseph Koterski, S.J., “The Christian Meaning of Human Sexuality”.
Namugongo Jubilee: Lessons from Our Patron Saints
2014 Courage/EnCourage Conference
For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University, Fr. Philip Bochanski, C.O., “Namugongo Jubilee: Lessons from Our Patron Saints”
Panel Discussion on Desire of the Everlasting Hills Documentary
2014 Courage/EnCourage Conference
For the 2014 Courage Conference in Philadelphia at Villanova University, Courage Documentary, “Desire of the Everlasting Hills” viewing, followed by panel discussion with Paul, Rilene, and Dan (Courage members in the film). You can view the film in its entirety here.
The Five Goals of Courage
The Five Goals were created by the members themselves, when Courage was founded. The goals are read at the start of each meeting and each member is called to practice them in daily life. Here are the Goals in their entirety.
- To live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church's teaching on homosexuality. (Chastity)
- To dedicate our entire lives to Christ through service to others, spiritual reading, prayer, meditation, individual spiritual direction, frequent attendance at Mass, and the frequent reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. (Prayer and Dedication)
- To foster a spirit of fellowship in which we may share with one another our thoughts and experiences, and so ensure that no one will have to face the problems of homosexuality alone. (Fellowship)
- To be mindful of the truth that chaste friendships are not only possible but necessary in a chaste Christian life; and to encourage one another in forming and sustaining these friendships. (Support)
- To live lives that may serve as good examples to others. (Good Example/Role Model)
Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church
Father Paul Check, executive director of Courage International, frames the narrative in Christ and authentic human identity.