Support for Catholics Experiencing Same-Sex Desires   

"Do not be afraid to be holy!" Fly high, be among those whose goals are worthy of sons and daughters of God. Glorify God in your lives!” - Pope St. John Paul II

THE CHURCH IS HERE TO HELP ALL OF US LIVE IN THE LIGHT OF TRUTH

What does the Catholic Church teach about same sex attraction?

Courage is an international apostolate of the Catholic Church, which ministers to persons with same-sex attractions.(Local Courage contact)

5 Goals of Courage

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.
 
Eden Invitation celebrates ordered integration for young Catholics culturally defined as LGBT+. We invite people to encounter an authentically Catholic anthropology and equip disciples for resurrected life in Christ. (Contact Eden Invitation)

For Priests: Minister to persons experiencing same-sex attractions
For the Young Adult: Move beyond the confines of the homosexual label to a more complete identity in Christ

"In man himself many elements wrestle with one another. Thus, on the one hand, as a creature he experiences his limitations in a multitude of ways; on the other he feels himself to be boundless in his desires and summoned to a higher life. Pulled by manifold attractions he is constantly forced to choose among them and renounce some.” 

-Vatican II - Gaudium et Spes 10