Same-Sex-Attraction
Same-Sex Attraction
Are you the parent of a child with same-sex attraction? You may have questions and concerns. There is a support group in St. Louis that can help. Call Fr. Knapp, SJ, or Fr. Houlihan, SJ, (314) 792.7993 to find out more about the group.
Encourage i s 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.
For information about homosexuality at a Catholic website, please visit Courage.
"This Pontifical Council for the Family supports the organization called 'Courage' which was founded by Father John Harvey, OSFS, for helping homosexual persons to live in accordance with the laws of God and the teaching of His Church." (7 July 1994 - Prot. N216/93)
MARRIAGE: UNIQUE FOR A REASON
What is marriage? Are a man and a woman really essential to marriage? What about the child … and the role of mothers and fathers? Is it discriminatory to defend marriage as the union of one man and one woman? What impact does the redefinition of marriage have on religious liberty?
These are just a few of the many questions about marriage today. They all hinge upon the first question: What is marriage? When the answer to this question is understood, everything else falls into its proper place.
Marriage is unique for a reason. We invite you now to find out why---
Please click here and visit Marriage: Unique for Reason for more information.