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The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. This belief is the foundation of all the principles of our social teaching. In our society, human life is under direct attack from abortion and euthanasia. The value of human life is being threatened by cloning, embryonic stem cell research, and the use of the death penalty. The intentional targeting of civilians in war or terrorist attacks is always wrong. Catholic teaching also calls on us to work to avoid war. Nations must protect the right to life by finding increasingly effective ways to prevent conflicts and resolve them by peaceful means. We believe that every person is precious, that people are more important than things, and that the measure of every institution is whether it threatens or enhances the life and dignity of the human person.
Here are some steps that you can take to build a Culture of Life in your parish:- Prayer and Worship directed to end the culture of death surrounding us today will be replaced by a culture of life and love.
- Create Opportunities for Public Information and Education to deepen understanding of Catholic Social Teaching; an example is the 2021 Respect Life Conference.
- Provide Pastoral Care for women with problems related to pregnancy; for all who have been involved in abortion; for those who are disabled, sick, and dying, and their families and caregivers; for those who have lost loved ones to violent crime; and for those in prison sentenced to death.
- Participate in Public Policy efforts directed to protecting the life and dignity of all human life from conception to natural death such as Catholic Days at the Capitol.
If you want to find ways to develop a Culture of Life plan for your parish, please reach out to the office of Advocacy and Justice.
SAVE THE DATE for 2021 Respect Life Conference
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updated on April 4, 2021