Mark the 25th anniversary of
John Paul II's prophetic document,
Attend this three-day formation event,
and learn how to care for
people living with same-sex attractions
and questions about sexual identity.
Designed especially for:
  • Clergy, seminarians, and religious 
  • Lay faithful working in ecclesial ministry
  • Medical and mental health care professionals
  • Catholic school administrators and educators
Sound, practical and pastoral guidance on homosexuality and sexual identity:
  • Testimonies of persons who experience same-sex attractions regarding how chaste friendships and the Church have helped them on their journey toward chastity and sanctity
  • Talks by experts on Christian anthropology, natural law, the psychology of homosexuality, Scripture, and chastity
  • Discussion on how pastors, family, and friends can best love those who experience same-sex attractions or confusion regarding sexual identity
  • Practical recommendations and tools for communicating the Church's teaching on homosexuality and sexual identity to parishes, schools, and students as an integral part of the New Evangelization

For talk titles, click the photos of the speakers on the conference page or take look at the schedule.
Outstanding lineup of speakers:
Our presenters include leaders in the faith and human sciences, with a wide variety of experience and perspectives, who have shown prudence and charity in their work with souls. In addition there will several compelling personal witnesses for whom same-sex attraction is a personal matter, who have discovered the splendor of living in the truth.

See our speakers, with a brief description of their credentials, on the conference page .
Conference details:
How Courage and EnCourage members can help:
While this conference is not designed for Courage and EnCourage members, who already have their own annual summer conference, your assistance is invaluable in making this event a success. Please prayerfully consider how you can reach out those in your life for whom the conference is intended. If they are invited by the very people who will be better served by their attendance, that could serve as a meaningful incentive to go.

Here's are some ways you can help:

  • Extend a personal invitation to members of the target audience by offering them a conference flyer.
  • Forward this email to members of the target audience.
  • Give the gift of conference attendance to a person whose spiritual care you appreciate.
  • Offer your financial support for scholarships for those who might otherwise be unable to attend by making a donation to Truth & Love.
  • Pray for God's providence in all of the details and that the Holy Spirit would inspire those who should attend. 
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