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Courage International, Inc.
\npresents<\/p>\n

Sports Camp
\nAn Annual Event Held in May<\/h1>\n

Sports Camp is a dynamic men\u2019s weekend of athletics, fellowship, and prayer designed for members of Courage and other men who experience same-sex attraction who also desire to build and live the virtue of chastity. \u00a0All are welcome, regardless of past sports experience or skill level. \u00a0This exhilarating event provides an opportunity for men to learn how to play team sports with encouragement, coaching, and an abundance of Christian fellowship. Once again, the Lions and Dolphins will face each other in softball, football, basketball, and soccer in the annual epic battle for the coveted Harvey Cup! Sports Camp men physically compete on the field while enriching their souls through a daily regimen of prayer, confession, Mass, and the Liturgy of the Hours.<\/p>\n

I learned that while sports are \u201cjust a game,\u201d playing hard serves a very important purpose: it is an exercise in perseverance, in seeking victory in the battles of life, which is much more than \u201cjust a game.\u201d<\/em><\/strong> — Louis<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information on this year’s Sports Camp, please contact us at cmacsportscamp@gmail.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Build skills & become a team player<\/b><\/h2>\n

Learn the jargon, have fun at drills, and play some of today\u2019s most popular sports in a highly supportive and morally positive environment, with the encouragement of veteran players and the guidance of expert coaches.<\/p>\n

Every man is welcome regardless of age, experience or fitness level. Everyone is assigned to a team, everyone plays, and everyone shares a memorable experience of fellowship and comradery.<\/p>\n

Awesome weekend! I had a blast physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I enjoyed the fellowship, prayer, and of course, sports!<\/em> — Steve, Ohio<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the body AND the soul . . .<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sports Camp is also a boot camp for spiritual warfare where you can develop virtue and build genuine masculine spirituality:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Love your adversaries \/ competitors even if they beat you at a game.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Forgive your brothers \/ teammates if things don\u2019t go as you hoped.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Support one another with authentic encouragement.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Witness healthy fraternal correction from coaches, team captains and teammates.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0 Celebrate success and overcome setbacks with genuine humility.<\/p>\n

The spiritual experience is fully incorporated throughout the weekend.\u00a0 Courage chaplains offer daily Mass, hear confessions, and lead men in prayer including the Holy Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Liturgy of the Hours.<\/p>\n

It was very moving to get to connect with other guys in such a positive and healthy way. Sports Camp is an awesome, healing experience. I really thank God for this incredible weekend.<\/em> — Eric, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n

More testimonials from past participants!<\/h2>\n
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The accommodations were great. The setting was peaceful. Wonderful experience. Yes, my muscles were sore but my heart was thankful and the experience was a blessing from God.<\/em> — John, Indiana<\/p>\n

Every man who experiences same-sex attraction should attend the Sports Camp at least once. It gives us a boost in our confidence in playing sports. The two best things about Sports Camp are the awesome fellowship, and the wonderful chance it has given me to let go of the years of shame and humiliation I have experienced around sports.<\/em> — Ted, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

Courage Sports Camp conditions both body and soul.<\/em> — Bob, Iowa<\/p>\n

The way the game is played and the fellowship among the men at Courage Sports Camp is on par with or better than any team or league. —<\/em> Tom, Virginia<\/p>\n

I released my fear and shame surrounding sports and realized that I’m not as bad as I thought!<\/em> — Andy, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

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