It’s time to shape up
as a man
as a husband
as a father
Sonship, Brotherhood, Husbandhood, Fatherhood: Authentic Manhood Distilled
This is a place for Catholic manhood. Authentic masculinity means acknowledging that divinely created and ordered sonship, brotherhood, husbandhood and fatherhood is at the heart of what it is to be truly a man.
This site is not just for the married Catholic layman, but for the young and old, the single or ordained, and for all of us who have struggled with being an authentic man.
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The Marks of Manhood
Primacy
Men bring ‘firstborn’ duties of spiritual headship to their homes. Human fathers reveal to their families the fatherhood of God, and lead them along the path of salvation.
Gen. 2:7
Provision
Men provide material and spiritual goods, and moral and physical boundaries. They create a nourishing and nurturing environment in which the family can grow and flourish.
Gen. 2:15
Protection
Men protect the boundaries of their home and of the hearts of their wives and children from the incursion of evil. They identify and make a stand for what is good, true and right.
Gen. 2:15
Procreation
Men generate life, biologically and spiritually. Like Christ, they initiate a life-giving love and sustain it through commitment and self-sacrifice, whatever the cost.
Gen. 2:24
We Will Support You
- Advice and support with life transitions: education, career, healthy living, relationships, dating, marriage, raising a family, midlife crisis.
- Face-to-face and online fraternity: men’s
groups, workshops, retreats, conferences,
webinars, pilgrimage. - Mentoring and coaching: helping you achieve
your goals – setting up a business, improving your
health, advancing in your career, financial
prudence, improving relationships, bringing up
children.
The Four Foundations
Formation
Knowledge of what it means to be both a man and a Catholic
- Good books
- Online course/resources
- Conferences
- Workshops
Fortitude
Resilience in growing as a man of virtue.
- Self discipline
- Routine
- Hard work
- Exercise
Fraternity
Friendship with other men that supports and encourages virtue.
- Men’s groups
- Mentoring
- Outdoor activities
- Constructive leisure time
Faith
Make the faith an active and
visible part of your life.
- The Sacraments
- An interior life
- Involvement in parish life
- Hand the Faith on to others
Join a Men’s Group
Use the map below to find a Catholic men’s group near you.
Action is at the heart of Catholic manhood.
Men must be single minded in pursuing the mission of authentic Catholic masculinity: love of God, self-knowledge and self-discipline in the virtues, leading us to perfect our primary duty of sacramental and sacrificial fatherhood.
And we must pursue this mission in physical groups alongside good Catholic men, who we can imitate and encourage, sharing in the sonship that comes from sharing the Eucharist.
When men live out this mission, we will lead our families to Christ; then we and our families will bring the life of Christ into the world.
Group Affiliations
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England
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
No group nearby?
Here are two things you can do.
Start a Men’s Group
We have resources to support new men’s groups around the UK, and would be happy to help you.
Contact us for information and support with setting up a group near you.
Once you have set up a group, use the form under “Register a Men’s Group” to request a listing on our map.
Register a Men’s Group
To list your local men’s group on our map (and perhaps be spotted by your next member), start by filling the form below to let us know about your group.
Book us to talk to your group
We offer insightful talks and engaging workshops. Ideal for men’s groups, mixed groups, church communities, youth groups, and more.
