Respect Life

Contact: Barb Bauman 269-978-2336

Who:  Any adult who is interested in Life and Dignity issues

When: Meetings three or four times a year

Where: TBA

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Respect Life Committee is to present the Catholic Church’s teaching on Life to our parish. Our goal is to foster a Culture of Life in our community.

 We believe that education is the key to changing hearts and that it is a continuous process for all of us. Using church documents, diocesan resources, and other materials we will inform parishioners about the issues, and suggest ways that they can respond appropriately.

 In order to do this, we must be open to God, we must pray, and we must be willing to learn and to grow.

 Respect Life Committee Activities

• Observe Respect Life Sunday in October with bulletin inserts, articles, information tables, and promotion of the Life Chain.
• Observe Sanctity of Human Life Sunday in January with bulletin inserts or articles.
• Host speakers such as Silent No More, Fr. Robert Sirico, and Monsignor Thomas Martin.
•  Host Caring Network Baby Shower in May.
• Support 40 Days for Life during the Lenten and Fall seasons via participation in the peaceful vigils, providing sign-up sheets for parishioners, etc.
• Support Project Rachel and other ministries aimed at providing post-abortion help.
• Voter education efforts
• Host Blood Drives