NEW! 2017 Respect Life Month Statement (en español)
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan
Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities
Thesesuggestions are simply meant to provide some ideas for use of the Respect Life materials in faith formation efforts. Be sure to know and follow all local policies and procedures, particularly safe environment and parental
rights policies, and to obtain the appropriate permissions before moving
forward. If you have any questions about applicable policies, contact your
parish, school, diocese, and/or other relevant authoritative entities.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can either order the Respect Life materials, or download them for FREE!
Poster
Coordinate a service event based on the message of "Be Not Afraid" within the context of life issues. Ask a few of the young adults who attend to speak about their experiences in light of the theme at a regularly scheduled upcoming event, or hold an event specifically for this purpose.
Articles
(Available in English and Spanish in a variety of formats: brochures, printable handouts, Word documents, and webpages.)
Use the articles as inspiration for the structure of
presentations or simply as reference.
Reflection Flyer
(Available in English and Spanish in a variety of formats: bilingual flyer, printable handouts, Word documents, and webpage.)Send the reflection out in e-newsletters, and share on social media.
Use as a reflection before regularly scheduled events, especially during the months of October (Respect Life Month) and January (the month of the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children).
Use the reflection as inspiration for a special talk or event during October and/or January.
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)
1. Respect Life Program: FAQ(en español)
2. E-Tools to Know
(en español)
(en español)
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.