Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Conference on Same Sex Attraction 2016


Everyone is invited to attend a conference on same-sex attraction that will be held at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila on September 2-3, 2016 (Friday and Saturday). This gathering aims to address the Church's stance on the issue of SSA in our current times and how the Church can properly respond and minister to those afflicted with SSA by listening to our stories.

Here's a breakdown of the activities for the two-day event:


September 2, Friday (Day 1)

MC       Sr. Mary Anthony Basa PDDM
               Consultant, ECC

08:30   Morning Prayer

08:45   Welcome Orientation; Introduction of Participants
            Fr. Enrico Emmanuel A. Ayo
            Executive Secretary, ECFL

09:00   Understanding Same Sex Attraction
            Most Rev. Oscar V. Cruz
            Judicial Vicar, National Tribunal of Appeals

10:00   Break

10:30   Homosexuality and Ethics in the Family Today
            Fr. James McTavish, FMVD
            Novice Master, Fraternidad Misionera Verbum Dei

11:30   Q&A
            Moderator: Fr. Norman Peña SSP
            Executive Secretary, ECC

12:00   Lunch Break

01:30   Midday Prayer

01:45   Sharing and Reflection on AL 57 and 250
            (persons with SSA; parents of son/daughter with SSA)

03:00   Workshop 1


04:30   Snacks; End of Day 1

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September 3, Saturday (Day 2)

MC      Fr. Norman Melchor Peña SSP
            Executive Secretary, ECC

08:30   Morning Prayer

08:45   Recap of Day 1 and Orientation for Day 2
            Fr. Enrico Emmanuel A. Ayo
            Executive Secretary, ECFL

09:00   Keynote Address: Pope Francis and Persons with SSA
            Most Rev. Gilbert A. Garcera
            Bishop of Daet; Chairman, ECFL

10:00   Break

10:30   Pastoral Accompaniment of Persons with SSA
            Fr. Daniel Healy
            Spiritual Director, Courage Philippines

11:30   Q&A
            Moderator: Sr. Mary Anthony Basa PDDM
            Consultant, ECC

12:00   Lunch Break

01:30   Midday Prayer

01:45   Workshop 2 (Planning)

03:00   Reporting

03:30   Closing Eucharist
            Most Rev. Gilbert A. Garcera
            Bishop of Daet; Chairman, ECFL

04:30   Snacks; End of Day 2


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Expected Participants
·      SSA Spiritual Directors of Dioceses, Parishes and National Family and Life Organizations
·      Bishops
·      COURAGE (SSA friends)
·      Families and friends of persons with SSA
·      Formators of seminarians / novices
·      Representatives of Catholic Cultural Centers

Venue: Pope Pius XII Catholic Center, 1175 United Nations Avenue, Paco, Manila, tel. (02) 525 9126.

Contribution: ₱1500 per participant (the amount covers conference fee, materials and snacks)

Please deposit payment before 29 August 2016:

            Account name:            CBCP-ECFL
            Account number:        632-763202435-1
            Bank:                           Metrobank

Transportation, accommodation and other expenses c/o participant or diocese/organization.
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    To keep the conference cost down, participants are free to organize their own accommodations and meals. We recommend staying and dining in Pope Pius XII Catholic Center.

·      If you require airport transfers, please send your flight details to ecflcbcp@gmail.com and to 0917-8125155.