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Suggested uses are provided, but you're welcome to use these resources in other ways and on other occasions.
- Using the Respect Life Program
DID YOU KNOW?
Most of the 2017-2018 Respect Life materials are available for free download!
using the materials: Suggestions for clergy
Poster
ORDER / DOWNLOAD Delivera homily on the theme "Be Not Afraid," tying
it together with respect for
each person and his
or her life.
Encourage parishioners to take home copies
of
the image, make a related resolution for the week,
and post the image somewhere in their home to
remind them of their resolution.
Brochures
ORDER / DOWNLOADIncorporate points from the brochures into homilies
throughout the year, and coordinate with parish staff to make bulletin inserts of the relevant
article or other information available for parishioners at that time.
Or, in a homily on love for neighbor, refer to "What to Do When a Friend is Considering Abortion" or other articles that offer simple, concrete suggestions for putting love in action.
Use the bulletin insert versions of the relevant article in that week's
bulletin, and refer to it in the homily or announcements.
Feature a new brochure each month in the literature rack. The week the new article is available, alert the congregation in the pulpit announcements, and incorporate it into the weekly homily or bulletin reflection from the pastor.
Reflection Flyer
ORDER / DOWNLOAD
Use the reflection (in whole or in part) in the pastor's reflection in the bulletin.
Use as inspiration for a homily.
Using the Materials: General Suggestions
Resource Guide
The Respect Life Program materials are meant to help you build a culture of life, whatever your area of work or ministry. Whether you're serving in a parish, Catholic education, faith formation, communications, or pro-life, youth, young adult, or campus ministry--there's something for you! (More Information: Respect Life Program FAQ)
(Print / en español)
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2. E-Tools to Know
(en español)
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4. Respect Life Display: How To
(en español)
5. Youth Contest: How To
(en español)
6. Youth Contest: Flyer
(en español)
7. Youth Contest: Judges' Score Sheet
(en español)
8. 9 Days for Life: Leaders' Guide
(en español)
Folder
(ORDER)The
folder can be used for more than just holding the 2017-2018 Respect Life
Program materials!
For example, put a label with customized information for your organization (ministry, parish, school, diocese, etc.) on the right inside pocket, and use the folder to hold participant materials for local conferences, retreats, and gatherings.
Catalog
(DOWNLOAD / Request print copy by calling toll-free 866-582-0943.)
Make
others aware of the variety of materials available to order from the USCCB
Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, ranging from prayer cards to posters and
more.
Because of the wide array available, people serving in various capacities can find helpful resources for their job or ministry.
Give them copies of the catalog, or direct them to www.usccb.org/respectlife, where they can access it online.