Chastity conference for Filipino teens to be held on February 23

A Catholic-affiliated institution based in Manila, the University of Asia and the Pacific, will hold an online chastity conference for Filipino teens on February 23.

This event is organized by Catalyst for Character Formation Association (Catalyst) of the University of Asia and the Pacific, which is linked to “Opus Dei” (Latin: “Work of God”), a personal prelature of the Holy Cross and a Roman Catholic lay and clerical organization.

The talk is meant for high school and college students, teachers, and parents from 10 AM to 12 noon (Manila time).

The background of the conference is that pornography is a serious problem in this predominately Christian country. According to data, for the 8th straight year, the Philippines was number 1 in terms of hours spent in PornHub. And in 2021, more women spent time online than men. 

To address this problem and help young people grow in holiness and spirituality, Jason Evert, a well-known Catholic speaker on chastity, will be the main resource for the event.

In his talk, Evert will highlight the need and importance of chastity, modesty, and purity.

He is one of the most sought-after youth speakers in the world today. Evert has spoken about the virtue of chastity on six continents to more than one million people, including World Youth Days in Sydney (Australia), Madrid (Spain), and Krakow (Poland). 

He is the author of more than ten books, including “How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul” and “Theology of the Body for Teens.” 

Endorsing the event, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)-Episcopal Commission on Youth, said, “Let us promote this event, and encourage our young people to join and be part of the revolution to promote real love through our commitment to live and promote the virtue of chastity.”