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Contact Local ChaptersContact the Madison Diocese Chapter of Courage at (608) 821-3018 or by email at [email protected].
Contact the Madison Diocese Chapter of EnCourage at 608-821-3019 or [email protected].
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Courage
Courage is an international apostolate of the Catholic Church, which ministers to persons with same-sex attractions.
1. Chastity -- To live chaste lives in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church's teaching on homosexuality.
5 Goals of Courage
2. Prayer and Dedication -- 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.
3. Fellowship -- 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.
4. Support -- 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.
5. Good Example/Role Model -- To live lives that may serve as good examples to others.
Diocese of Madison Local Chapter
There is a local chapter of Courage that meets regularly in the Diocese of Madison. In order to join the chapter or participate in its meetings, please contact us at (608) 821-3018 or by email at [email protected].
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EnCourage
EnCourage is a ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions. Standing by the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, EnCourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer and fellowship.
5 Goals of EnCourage
1. To grow spiritually through spiritual reading, prayer, meditation, individual spiritual direction, frequent attendance at Mass, and the frequent reception of the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist.
2. To gain a deeper understanding of the needs, difficulties, and challenges experienced by men and women with same-sex attraction (SSA).
3. To establish and maintain a healthy and wholesome relationship with their loved ones with SSA.
4. To assist other family members and friends to reach out with compassion and truth, and not to reject, their loved ones with SSA.
5. To witness to their loved ones by their own lives that fulfillment is to be found in Jesus Christ through His Body, the Church.
Diocese of Madison Local Chapter
There is a local chapter of EnCourage currently being organized to meet regularly in the Diocese of Madison. In order to join the chapter or participate in its meetings, please contact us at 608-821-3019 or [email protected]. -
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