Respect Life
Mission:
We are dedicated to defending the sanctity of the human life from conception to natural death especially by opposing abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning and capital punishment. We believe that all life comes from God and are dedicated to lovingly embracing all victims of anti-life practices.
Goals:
1. Promote respect for all human beings in all stages of life.
2. Educate parish community on the issues of abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning and capital punishment.
3. Motivate parish community to become actively involved in defending the sanctity of all human life.
4. Provide direction to the parish community on legislative action involving abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning and capital punishment.
5. Reach out to those in the parish community who have been affected by abortion, euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning and capital punishment.
Online Brochures:
Project Rachel: In the Heart of the Church
Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones
Peter’s Story: Discovering Hope and Love After an Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis
The Hollow Men: Male Grief and Trauma Following Abortion
A Reflection on the African Family and the Culture of Life
Conscience and the Catholic Voter
Annual March for Life bus trip information/forms:
March for Life 2012-short trip information
March for Life 2012-extended trip itinerary
March for Life 2012-extended trip release form
Links for further information:
Local Pregnancy Help-
Elizabeth New Life CenterDayton Right to Life
Post Abortion Support-
Abortion/Life Issues Awareness (local)-
friends-4-lifeDayton Right to LifeOhio Right to Life
Abortion/Life Issues Awareness (national/international)-
National Right to LifeAmerican Life LeagueHuman Life InternationalPriests for LifeRock for LifeFeminists for LifeMen and AbortionLife Site NewsSecond Look Project
End of Life Awareness-
Terry Schindler-Schiavo FoundationInternational Task Force on Euthanasia and Assisted SuicideEuthanasia.com
Death Penalty Awareness-
The Innocence ProjectDeath Penalty Information Center
Natural Family Planning/Fertility Information-
Couple to Couple LeagueOne More SoulPope Paul VI Institute
Planned Parenthood Awareness-
Prenatal/Special Needs Support-
Prenatal Partners for LifeThe Special LifeMiami Valley Downs Syndrome Association
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Reflection for Sunday 02/05/12
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