Every October the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning to the end of their lives, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops provides resources to help parishes, schools, families, ministries, and individual Catholics share the Gospel of life during Respect Life Month and throughout the year.
Action ideas and activities, a sample timeline, homily helps, announcements, and intercessions are provided at respectlife.org/respect-life-month to help you get started. Adapt these resources as needed to fit your specific circumstances.
Get involved:
1. PRAY
Pray the Respect Life Month Novena!
October 22-30, 2024
Join thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, a short reflection, ideas for building a culture of life, and more.
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2. REFLECT
This short reflection unpacks this year's Eucharistic theme, highlighting how Catholics are called to be lights in the darkness.
3. STAY CONNECTED
Help build a culture that welcomes, cherishes, and protects human life.
When you sign up for Respect Life Prayer and Action from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, you will receive:
prayers
invitations to webinars
action alerts to contact Congress and government leaders
ways to strengthen a culture of life in your community
Join thousands of Catholics as we seek to transform our culture!
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