The reason for our existence is to quench the thirst of Jesus. When he asked for water, the soldier gave him vinegar to drink—but his thirst was for love, for souls, for you and me.”
~Mother Teresa of Calcutta   

1. Life-Giving Wounds: Our mission is to help young adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find transformative healing in Christ. We do this as a Catholic, peer-led ministry by providing unique programs and means for Christ to transform their life-draining wounds into life-giving resources of faith, hope, love, and joy for themselves, their relationships, and the Church. We also seek to help them make and sustain a life-long gift of love in either the vocation of marriage or consecrated life. Click here to learn more!
   
   
2. Courage International: Courage International, Inc. is an apostolate of the Catholic Church which offers pastoral support to men and women experiencing same-sex attractions who have chosen to live a chaste life. Founded in 1980 by Fr. John Harvey, OSFS, at the request of the late Cardinal Terence Cooke, it has since expanded to over 175 Courage chapters worldwide. On November 28, 2016, Courage International, received canonical status in the Roman Catholic Church as a diocesan clerical public association of the faithful, making it the only canonically-approved apostolate of its kind. To learn more click here!
   
   
3. EnCourage: EnCourage is an apostolate which provides pastoral care for families and friends of people who experience same-sex attractions and/or gender discordance. In many cases, their loved ones have adopted the LGBTQ label, and may have moved away from actively practicing their faith. Through local chapters and online support, our members receive help and encouragement to understand the experience of their loved ones more deeply, to foster healthy relationships within their families, and to deepen their own relationship with Christ. The apostolate was first formed in 1987 by families in search of guidance and understanding for supporting loved ones who experience same-sex attractions. In 1992, this group adopted the name EnCourage, and now includes more than 75 chapters worldwide. Click here to find out more!
   
   
4. Courage Chapter in Kansas City: To contact our local chapter or just learn more abut what the chapter offers, click here!