Respect Life

Archdiocese of Milwaukee - Respect LifeA society lacks solid foundations when, on the one hand, it asserts values such as the dignity of the person, justice and peace, but then, on the other hand, radically acts to the contrary by allowing or tolerating a variety of ways in which human life is devalued and violated, especially where it is weak or marginalized.

John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae no. 93

 

 

The U.S. Bishop’s Pastoral Plan indicates four areas of Respect Life Activity.

            I.      Public Information and Education
            II.     Pastoral Care
            III.    Public Policy
            IV.    Prayer and Worship
 
The Nazareth Project provides resources and support for Education, Pastoral Care, and Prayer and Worship. For Public Policy please see the Catholic Social Action office.
 
 
 

Pastoral resources for Respect Life Issues

 
Providing pastoral care to those in need is a primary way that the Church expresses its love for all God’s children.   USCCB Pastoral Plan, p. 20
           
 
 
 
End of Life Care [coming soon!]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Pro-Life prayer and liturgical resources

 
 
Only with prayer—prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and our souls—will the culture of death that surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life.   USCCB Pastoral Plan, p. 31
           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Catholic teaching on Respect for Life

 

Any program that takes place in the public square should affirm the value of human life in the manner of its expression as well as the content, seeking to explain and persuade, while showing respect to all who disagree.  USCCB Pastoral Plan, p. 19
           
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
          
            

 

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