First Courage Introduction Seminar 2020

We at Courage Philippines once again are inviting everyone who maybe struggling with same-sex attractions/gender identity concerns to attend our first Courage Introduction Seminar this year that will be held at St. Andrew the Apostle Parish (Nicanor Garcia St. corner Kalayaan, Bel-Air, Makati City) on February 15, 2020 (Saturday) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. at the Parish Board Room.

For inquiries and reservations, you may contact/reach out to us via:

Facebook Page:  COURAGE Philippines

Mobile:  0917-6740574 (Look for Rap)

E-mail:  edwin.courageous@gmail.com

Thank you and God bless you all.

Love: #NoFilter (Jason Evert Live in Manila)

Why is pure love worth the wait? How does one find his soulmate without losing his soul? How does one have real romance without regrets? Why does it make sense to give chastity a chance? Is it even possible and realistic? Or is it just a repression of human emotions?

This May 25 listen to one of the world’s most renowned chastity speakers, Jason Evert, as he inspires thousands of students, young adults, and educators discover the real beauty of purity in the Love #NoFilter conference at the PICC Forum.

Come and discover the beauty of love that lasts.

Get your tickets now from any TicketNet outlets, or get big discounts from bulk buys by emailing conferences@parefnorthfield.edu.ph or contacting us via 929 5956 local 106.

IDEAL FOR: Everyone concerned in forming people in chastity and character.

For a very minimal fee of PHP 150 (students) and PHP 300 (general admission), get the following:

#1 – A GLOBAL SPEAKER: Jason Evert speaks with his wife, Crystalina, to millions of people around the world each year, sharing the inspiring truth and beauty of chastity. As a best-selling author of more than 10 books, he is also an expert in equipping educators and parents on helping young people pursue true love that lasts.

# 2 - URGENT & IMPORTANT TOPICS: Students, young adults, educators, and parents would learn the following:
- Understanding the real meaning and beauty of chastity
- How to raise pure teens
- Addressing depression due to failed relationships
- Finding one’s soulmate without losing one’s soul
- Pursuing real romance without regrets

# 3 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: This international conference can be credited to Self-Directed Learning for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

# 4 - ENRICHED STUDENT EXPERIENCE: Ideal supplement to classroom instruction in various high school and senior high school topics such as Values Education, Religion, Media & Information Literacy, English, Philosophy, etc.

# 5 - ACCESS TO MORE HIGH-IMPACT SEMINARS: Being part of our international conference opens doors for more involvement in the noble advocacy of character formation. You will be the first to know about our upcoming training, talks, and workshops on topics such as classroom management, public speaking, mentoring, counselling, and parenting.


CONFERENCE TICKET PRICES
Students - PHP 150
General Admission: PHP 300

Get your tickets now from any TicketNet outlets, or get big discounts from bulk buys by emailing conferences@parefnorthfield.edu.ph or contacting us via 929 5956 local 106.

Courage Orientation Seminar

If you are struggling with same-sex attractions and would like to know more about the Courage ministry, kindly refer to the poster above for details. If you know someone who may benefit from Courage, kindly forward this info to them. The seminar is free and everyone is welcome to attend. You can also reach Courage through Facebook at facebook.com/COURAGE.Philippines.

Third Courage Orientation Seminar 2017

Searching for true love?

We can only find it in the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

If you have same-sex attraction and seek to know Jesus' love more deeply through His Church, sign up for the Courage introduction seminar on July 15, Saturday, 2-6 p.m. Find out more how the Church can help you in your struggle. Courage is the Roman Catholic Apostolate for persons with same-sex attraction.

Send us a PM on our FB page or contact the following to reserve slots and for more details:

Edwin 0916-313-7249

Olan 0936-932-6532

May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus draw us all closer into His love.

Obra Maestra: A Marriage and Family Conference

On the 36th anniversary of CFC (Couples for Christ), everyone is invited to discover the beauty of the family in light of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body in a conference entitled Obra Maestra: A Marriage and Family Conference to be held at the SMX Convention Center on June 18, 2017 (Sunday). One of the speakers is our beloved spiritual director, Fr. Daniel Healy, who will deliver a talk on the topic of same-sex attractions entitled Living the Truth in Love.  For tickets/inquiries, please call or text Ms. Maia Tolentino at (0998) 9020426 or you can register here directly: https://www.cfchomeoffice.com/events/obra-maestra

About the Speakers

Damon Owens, an international speaker and evangelist for over 20 years, is the founder and executive director of joytob. Following four-years as the first executive director of the Theology of the Body Institute in Philadelphia, he served as Chairman of the 2016 International Theology of the Body Congress. In 2002 after 16 years in the technology sector, he sold out of his firm and founded Joy-Filled Marriage New Jersey, and New Jersey Natural Family Planning Association, non-profit organizations dedicated to building a marriage culture through training, seminars, and conferences. Damon and his wife Melanie taught Natural Family Planning (NFP) for 14 years, and served as NFP Coordinators for the Archdiocese of Newark (NJ).

A Certified Speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute, National Trainer for Ascension Press, and presenter at the 2015 World Meeting of Families, Damon keeps a full international speaking schedule at conferences, marriage seminars, universities, high schools, seminaries, and parishes on the good news of marriage, sexuality, Theology of the Body, Theology of the Family, adoption, and NFP.

Damon currently lives outside Philadelphia with his wife Melanie and their eight children.

(Source: www.joytob.org)

Our Director, Fr. Daniel Healy, was born and raised in Minnesota. In 1983 he graduated from the University of Dallas. While at the University, he met a couple of men who knew of the Anawim Community. He visited the Community in Corning, New York in 1980. In 1984, he moved to Corning and joined the Community. For many years he worked closely with Anawim’s founder, Fr. Francis Marino.

In 1994 he received an M.A. in Religious Studies at the Institute of Religious Studies, on the campus of St. Joseph Seminary, Yonkers, New York. Later that year he was sent to the Philippines to help establish a new Anawim Center in Las Piñas. While in the Philippines, he made a retreat, during which he became aware of his call to the priesthood. After completing his studies at Divine Word School of Theology in the Philippines, he was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Alaminos, Pangasinan in 2001.

With his health failing, Fr. Francis Marino stepped down as Director of the Community in 2002 and Fr. Daniel was voted in as Director. Along with his duties as Director and priestly duties serving the needs of Community members, Fr. Daniel serves the local parish, Mary, Mother of the Church.

For over fifteen years he has also been spiritual director to members of Courage Philippines. Courage is an international Catholic apostolate which ministers to persons with same-sex attractions. He is also on the staff of Anawim’s periodical booklet of liturgical meditations, Pondering the Word the Anawim Way.


(Source: www.anawim.com)

First Courage Information Seminar 2017

Courage Philippines will be having its first introduction seminar on same-sex attraction on April 22, 2017 (Saturday) from 2 to 6 p.m. Kindly refer to the poster above for details. You can also send us a message on our FB page.  Feel free to pass this around.

Courage Orientation Seminar Batch 1 2017

Courage Philippines will have its first orientation seminar this year on January 21, Saturday, at 2 p.m. onwards in Makati City. For those interested to attend, you may contact the following for reservation and more details:

Bro. Edwin 0916 313 7249, email: edwin.courageous@gmail.com

Bro. Olan 0936 932 6532, email: olan.st.bernard@gmail.com

A blessed feast of the Black Nazarene to all!

Catholic Apologetics Seminar 2016

If you are a Catholic who wants to deepen his knowledge and understanding of the Faith, Defensores Fidei Foundation has lined up a weekly apologetics seminar covering diverse topics by some of the top religious and lay Catholic apologists around. Admission is FREE and the venue is located at Totus Bookstore/Santuario de San Jose Parish Hall Missouri Square Bldg. Connecticut cor. Missouri Sts., Greenhills San Juan City. Time is from 8:30 a.m. until noon every Saturday (Please refer to poster above for other details.) You can reach them via landline at 723-4326 or e-mail at info@totusbookstore.com.

If you are from the south, there is also a place where you can attend this seminar. Please refer to the above two posters for complete details. This apologetics seminar is a joint project of Defensores Fidei Foundation and the Diocese of Paranaque.


Know the Faith. Defend the Faith. Live the Faith.

Third Courage Orientation Seminar 2016

Save the date for our third and last Courage orientation seminar for the year 2016.  Refer to the poster above for full details. Kindly share to those who might benefit from this free seminar and help us bring the Good News to all the people struggling with same-sex attractions. Do like our Courage Facebook page to receive updates and postings. Thank you very much.

Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, pray for us.

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. ·           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.

Second Courage Orientation Seminar 2016

Courage Philippines will conduct its second orientation seminar on June 18, Saturday, for persons struggling with same-sex attractions (SSA). Exact venue will be announced to interested participants but will most likely be in Makati City. Refer to poster above for contact details. Please like our Courage Facebook page to receive regular posts and updates. Feel free to re-post this announcement on your social media accounts or forward it to someone you know who may benefit from it.

First Courage Philippines Orientation Seminar 2016

Dear CP Reader/s:

I am cordially inviting those who struggle with same-sex attraction (SSA) to attend this event on March 19, 2016, Saturday, which falls on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary. It will be held somewhere in Makati City. This is an opportunity for you to get to know the work and mission of the Courage Apostolate in the Philippines. For those who are interested, kindly refer to the poster above for contact persons. Please also feel free to forward this invitation to anybody whom you know will benefit from Courage.

Thank you and God bless.


Yours truly in Christ,

CP Blog Moderator

OUT: A Forum on Understanding Identity and Homosexuality

I am inviting everyone who might be interested to attend this forum on homosexuality sponsored by Bagong Pagasa, a Christian support group like Courage for persons struggling with same sex attractions. Learn, ask questions, and gain valuable insights on this important issue.


Greetings from Bagong Pag-asa!

We would like to invite you to our upcoming forum entitled “Out: A Forum on Understanding Sexual Identity and Homosexuality”. This will be on November 14, 2015 and will be held from 2-5 p.m. at The Heritage Center, 28th Floor, Units 2806-2808, Raffles Corporate Centre, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Brgy. San Antonio, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

Forum topics covered will be: ”What Is Homosexuality?”, “Why do we reach out to homosexuals?”, and “How do we reach out to homosexuals?”. The speakers will be Howard Hervey, current Director of New Hope Ministries USA and Rev. Bayani Esguerra, Board Chairman of Bagong Pag-asa. There will be a registration Fee of P200.00 which includes snacks. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required to confirm since slots are limited.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from speakers from New Hope USA. Please help us reach out to others who might be interested by promoting the forum in your network or by liking and sharing our FB page: http://bagongpagasa.org.ph/.

For reservations and inquiries, please contact 886-4441; 0927-5788373 or email info@bagongpagasa.org.ph.

Thank you and God bless!

Regards,

John Zulueta
Executive Director

Real Love Revolution 2015

Discover the true meaning of love at Real Love Revolution 2015!

Real Love Revolution is a chastity conference aimed to inform and inspire people on the value of purity in real, genuine love. Over 31,000 individuals have witnessed this life-changing experience for the past three years.

Speakers

Matt Fradd

Matt Fradd experienced a profound conversion at World Youth Day in Rome in 2000 and afterward committed himself to inviting others others to know Jesus Christ and the Church Christ founded. As a missionary, Matt proclaims the Gospel to thousands of teens and young adults. He is a Catholic apologist and speaker, a loving husband and father of four. He lives in North Georgia. In his free time, he enjoys surfing, studying philosophy, going out on date nights with his beautiful wife and wrestling with his kids on bed (still undefeated).

Sarah Swafford

Sarah Swafford is the founder of Emotional Virtue Ministries. She speaks to people of all ages on various topics such as emotional virtue, relationships, modesty of intentions, and interior confidence. Sarah shares her message at school assemblies, retreats, rallies, and conferences across the country and is the author of Emotional Virtue: A Guide to Drama-Free Relationships. She has appeared on EWTN’s Life on the Rock, EWTN Live, is co-host of the show, “At the Heart of Relationships,” and has been featured in the National Catholic Register. She is a contributor to Chosen, Ascension Press’ confirmation program and YDisciple’s True Beauty; she has also contributed videos for Women Made New. Sarah is a proud team member of Chastity Project and speaks at Steubenville Youth Conferences around the United States and in Canada. Sarah is a loving wife to Dr. Andrew Swafford and their four children.

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Date & Venue:

November 7, 2015, Saturday, at the Ynares Sports Complex, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City.

Sessions:

9 a.m. to 12 noon; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Ticket Prices:

P600 (Patron), P450 (Gold), P350 (Silver), P250 (Bronze)

Contact:

E-mail: catalyst@uap.asia  

Cellphone: 0915-267-8526 c/o Emma Tamayo

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RealLoveRevolution

For Boys Only: The Man Talk

Oh man, how I wish I can attend this gathering on a Friday afternoon, but for those who can I encourage you to be there. Main speaker is Matt Fradd, who is a well-known and in-demand international chastity speaker. For guys only, no ladies allowed. :)

ATTENTION GENTLEMEN!

We are inviting you to join us in an ALL-BOYS chastity talk with highly sought-after international speaker and Catholic apologist, Matt Fradd. Find out how true manhood is expressed in becoming who God meant you to be, and discover the FIVE RULES you must BREAK if you want to fulfill your deepest desires and follow God's commands! grin emoticon

This will be held on November 6, 2015 (Friday) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Mary's College Auditorium, #37 Mother Ignacia Avenue, Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City.

Tickets are now available and are priced at P 300.00 each. Limited seats only, so secure your ticket now by calling/texting us at 0922-827-6662 OR e-mail us at all4life.life4all@gmail.com. You can also send as a direct message on Facebook.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon! 

(Source: Taken from the Youth for Life - Y4L Facebook Page)

Pananalig Reco for the Last, the Least and the Lowly

30th LAYFORCE ANNIVERSARY GIFT TO THE LAITY

PANANALIG RECO FOR THE LAST, THE LEAST AND THE LOWLY

THEME: KAPWA KO, KASAMA KO SA PAGSUNOD KAY KRISTO

PANANALIG RECO is offered for our brothers and sisters who have not experienced a recollection. This is a beautiful opportunity for them to experience the love and mercy of God. It will be a whole day event at LAYFORCE and be nourished in mind, body and spirit. Maximum number of participants per batch would be 100 persons.

Please pre-register at the Layforce Office ahead of time. Layforce is located at San Carlos Pastoral Formation Complex, EDSA Guadalupe, Makati City. Contact numbers: 895-8855 local 300-301, 896-0607. E-mail us at slrlayforce_2008@yahoo.com. Admission is FREE!

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Saturday Schedules of Pananalig Reco

September 19

Awareness to Evangelize and Educate the Young 

Fr. Richard James Babao, Mr. Julius Babao and Mrs. Tintin Bersola-Babao

October 17

Inner Transformation: Pre-Requisite to Social Transformation

His Eminence Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales and Mr. Arnold Baldemor

November 21

Key for Building a Just Society Amidst the Challenges of Today

Bishop Broderick Pabillo, D.D.

December 12

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable

Fr. Gerard Reyes

Come and be blessed every third Saturday!

Courage Participates in Congress on Family

On July 25, Courage was invited to participate in the Congress on Family organized by the Marriage Encounter Foundation of the Philippines (MEFP). The MEFP is a national umbrella organization of family and life ministries. They organized this congress to gather the reflections and views of the laity on the key points from the Final Relatio for the upcoming Synod on the Family in Vatican in October.

One of the seven points of reflection is “Pastoral Attention Towards Persons with Homosexual Tendencies”. This was the section our Spiritual Director, Fr. Daniel Healy, was invited to speak on. His talk started on a reflection on the Woman Caught in Adultery from the Gospel according to John. It reflects on how Jesus treats sinfulness and sin. Jesus’ words are: “Is there no one left to condemn you?”“No one, sir” she answered. “Well then,” Jesus said, “I do not condemn you either. Go, and sin no more.” (Jn 8: 10-11) These inspired words are to be our guide in providing pastoral attention towards person with homosexual tendencies.

From this, Fr. Daniel further expounded on the topic and clarified three basic aspects of the homosexual tendency: person, inclination, and acts. On person, the Christian believes that every human being is born in the image and likeness of God, homosexual persons included, and they are therefore to be loved. On inclination, the Church does not consider this as sinful in itself but it predisposes a person toward what is not truly good for him or her. The term used by the Church is “objective disorder” as it is a burden, a weakness, a share in the cross of Christ. What one must do on this is to have the discipline and to grow in chastity and other virtues. On homosexual acts, the Church has always been consistent on this: “homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered…under no circumstances can they be approved” (CCC: 2357). Since it is intrinsically disordered or in other words, a sin, this is where the Church makes judgment on. As Jesus told the woman caught in adultery…”Go, and sin no more.” No sin is permissible and so the pastoral care for this is to lead persons who have committed homosexual acts to the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

After Fr. Daniel, one of the Courage brothers gave his testimony on his struggles and redemption. Several questions and suggestions were then mentioned by the audience including a massive education program, setting up help desks at a parish level, and formation of married couples on parenting since our Courage brother has testified that the homosexual tendency has its roots in the family.

The genuine concern that the participants showed after the talk are the seeds that God has planted in everyone’s hearts. We can just hope that God will continue to finish the work He has started. It was truly a grace from God for Courage to have participated in this very important pre-meeting on the Synod on the Family and to speak about pastoral attention for persons with homosexual tendencies. This is God’s work after all and we are mere instruments. Praise be to God!



Joseph Anthony of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Healing the Child Within

Forwarded invitation by Bro. Alfie of Living Waters Philippines. For inquiries, kindly contact him at 0917-8922257. 

The Gospel of the Family Today: 2nd MEFP National Congress

Venue: Century Park Hotel
Date: July 25, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Theme "The Gospel of the Family Today"


Congress Objectives:

• Formulation of motions for theXIV Ordinary General Assembly (Synod of Bishops) to take place from October 4 to 25, 2015 in the Vatican
• To provide a venue for common study and reflection on various pastoral considerations affecting families in the Philippines today
• Consensus building on common marital and family enrichment programs that can be shared by faith-based organizations

Topics and Speakers:

OPENING PLENARY

Proclaiming the Gospel of the Family Today in Various Contexts

Speaker: H.E. The Most Reverend Socrates Villegas
Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan
President, Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines

MORNING SESSION

Pastoral Care for Couples Civilly Married or Living Together

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Dominador G. Guzman, Jr., SSP
Provincial Vicar, Philippine-Macau Mission of the Society of St. Paul

Caring for Wounded Families (Separated, Divorced and not Remarried, Divorced and Remarried, Single-Parent Families)

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Rex M. Mananzan, S. J.
Canon Lawyer
Professor, Loyola School of Theology

Pastoral Attention Towards Persons with Homosexual Tendencies

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Daniel Healy
Spiritual Director, Courage Philippines

The Transmission of Life and the Challenge of the Declining Birthrate

Speaker: Ms. Mitos Rivera
Executive Director, Institute for Reproductive Health-Philippines

AFTERNOON SESSION

Guiding Engaged Couples in Their Preparation for Marriage

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Benito B. Tuazon
President, Radio Veritas Philippines
Executive Director, Caritas Manila

Accompanying Married Couples in the Initial Years of Marriage

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Ruben M. Tanseco, S.J.
Founder, Marriage Encounter Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

Upbringing and the Role of the Family in Evangelization

Speaker: Rev. Fr. Anton CT Pascual
National Spiritual Director, MEFP
Parish Priest, St. Anthony of Padua, Singalong, Manila

CONGRESS FORMAT

Congress Methodologist: Rev. Fr. Dominador G. Guzman, SSP
Plenary Moderator: Rev. Fr. Edwin E. Mercado
Each Breakout Group will have:

Resource Speaker (30 minutes)
Couple Sharer (15 minutes)
Facilitator (45 minutes for Open Forum)
Actuarian
(Note: 1.5 hours per Workshop)


REGISTRATION FEE

P2,600 per person, inclusive of Congress Kit, snacks, lunch, dinner, and Fellowship
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

50% discount for MEFP members
20% discount for non-MEFP members Special fee arrangement for a limited number of qualified delegates
MUST REGISTER AND PAY ON OR BEFORE JUNE 25, 2015 TO AVAIL OF THE DISCOUNT
PROFILE OF DELEGATES

MEFP and other faith-based organizations members
Concerned NGOs and cause-oriented groups
Academe
Heads of Family and Life Ministries of the different dioceses in the Philippines
Others

Visit their website to register at www.mefp.info.

The Quest: A Men's Weekend

(Forwarded invite)