Courage provides confidential, welcoming, and informative support for men and women who experience same‐sex attractions. The founding members of Courage developed five goals as the foundation of the apostolate:
 

• Chastity: To live chaste lives in accordance with the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality.

• 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 the Holy Eucharist.

• Fellowship: To foster a spirit of fellowship in which we may share with one another our thoughts and experiences and so ensure that none of us has to face the problems of homosexuality alone.

• Support: To be mindful of the truth that chaste friendships are not only possible but necessary in chaste Christian life; and to encourage one another in forming and sustaining these friendships.

• Good Example: To live lives that may serve as good examples and role models to others.

For questions or to learn more, contact:
South Bend Chapter of Courage
Father Kevin Russeau, CSC
574-234-3134 ext. 20,
KRusseau@stjoeparish.com