The Respect Life Program begins anew each year on Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in October. The program is highlighted in liturgies and marked by special events. The USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities publishes new materials each year to call attention to numerous human life issues. These materials are especially helpful for priests, parish groups, schools, and other organizations.
2015-16 Respect Life Program Materials
Articles
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All articles are available to order in both English and Spanish. Bulletin inserts and other formats are also accessible through each hyperlinked article below.- Love 101: Back to Basics
- 10 Surprising Tips for Love the Culture Won't Tell You
- 10 Ways to Support Her When She's Unexpectedly Expecting
- A Perfect Gift
- Love, Sex, and Sterilization
- Maggie's Story: Living like Dad
- Supporting Families Who Receive a Prenatal Diagnosis
Poster
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This full-color, 22" x 17" (landscape orientation) poster depicts the joyful truth that every life is worth living. It illustrates the universality of this truth through the inclusion of three photos depicting people of different ages and different kinds of vulnerability. Available to order (English/Spanish on reverse sides) or to download in either English and Spanish.
Flyer
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This year's flyer explores the 2015-16 Respect Life Program theme, "Every Life is Worth Living," with an approachable and positive tone. Suitable for use as a bulletin insert, posting on a bulletin board, reading as a reflection before related presentations, individual reflection, and more. Printed with English and Spanish on reverse sides.
Prayer & Program Resources
Prayer and Program Guide (formerly called the Liturgy Guide)
(en español)
Order today!Respect Life MonthContains suggestions for setting up a themed display; discussion guide for articles; homily suggestions for Respect Life Sunday; intercessions for Respect Life Sunday and the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (which is also the anniversary of Roe v. Wade); 9 Days for Life summary, promotional flyer, and novena.
- 2015 Respect Life Month Statement, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, OFM Cap - English | en español
- Respect Life Sunday Homily Suggestions - English | en español
- Respect Life Sunday Intercessions - English | en español
- Respect Life Month Display Suggestions - English | en español
Coffee & Conversation
“Coffee and Conversation” is a model for individual reflection or small group discussion where participants can explore the various topics presented in this year’s Respect Life Program.
English | en español
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
Prayer Intentions for January 22, 2016 - English | en español
9 Days for Life
9 Days for Life is a focused period of prayer, penance, and pilgrimage. Surrounding the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, this novena has as its overarching intention the end to abortion.
- Summary of novena and other resources - English | en español
- Flyer - English | en español
- Novena - English | en español
Prayer Card: "Every Life is Worth Living"
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NEW 2" x 3.5" prayer card is inspired by the 2015-16 Respect Life Program theme, "Every Life is Worth Living." It is perfect for joint prayer after Mass and distribution to parishioners to carry with them and pray daily during Respect Life Month and throughout the year.
Full-color on the front, black text on the back. Also available to download in either English or Spanish.
Graphics and Images
- Social Media Toolkit
- "Every Life is Worth Living" cover photo (en español)
- "Every Life is Worth Living" profile picture (en español)
Catalog
Our 18-page catalog lists the 2015-16 Respect Life Program materials and other pro-life publications & resources that are available to order through the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities.
To place an order, visit the USCCB Store, call toll-free 866-582-0943, or use the order form at the back of the catalog.
Past Respect Life Program Materials
Order Respect Life Program Materials!Current and past Respect Life Program materials can be ordered by calling toll-free 866-582-0943.