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Education and information efforts are directed at deepening understanding of the sanctity of human life and the humanity of unborn children, the moral evil of intentionally killing innocent human beings—whether at the beginning of life or at its end—and the mission of the Church to witness to and serve all human life.

The Respect Life Office offers programs that provide information and educational materials. These materials help deepen the understanding of the humanity of the unborn, the sanctity of human life, and the moral evil of abortion, embryonic stem cell research and human cloning, the death penalty, and euthanasia. These educational efforts help people understand the importance of witnessing on behalf of all human life in word and in action.

In order to interest people in joining the cause for life, it is necessary to bring the life issues to their conscious attention. Our community must be educated as to what is happening in all phases of life, how these atrocities will eventually lead to the further desecration of life, and what they can do to affect change in their parish and community.

The primary purpose of educational programs is the development of Respect Life attitudes. Pro-Life education should include the following:

+ Accurate information on all life issues
+ Responsibility toward human life
+ Respect and sensitivity toward human sexuality and reproduction

Education in all areas of the "sanctity of life" should be a part of the on-going educational efforts of each parish for all age groups. The Respect Life message can be spread through the activities listed throughout this website.

Below are articles to further inform you about life issues.

A CHILD’S HOPE, A PARENT’S MISSION

The reason why marriage should be open to children from the perspective a boy without any siblings.

CONNECTICUT BISHOPS’ DECISION FATALLY FLAWED

Connecticut bishops' support hospitals in their decision to administer the Plan - B pill to women who have been raped without taking an ovulation test first.

ENDING POVERTY, NOT THE POOR

Why we must urge President-elect Obama to not rescind the Mexico City Policy by executive order, and not fund the United Nations Population Fund

FIGHTING CANCER WITH A CLEAR CONSCIENCE

The story of one Kansas City woman’s difficult decision to give up participation in a popular charity event due to her pro-life conviction.

HPV VACCINATION: PREVENTION OR PROMOTION?

A new vaccine is on the market to protect against two strains of viruses that cause 70% of the cases of cervical cancer. Sounds good? Yes and no.

LIES AND CONSEQUENCES

Are people happier when sexual intercourse is set free from all constraints?

MOTHER NATURE’S POWER DRINK

PROFITING FROM DEATH AT ANY COST

When you cut through all the doublespeak of their mission to “help women,” the actions of Planned Parenthood speak for themselves.

PROTECTING THE PRO-LIFE LABEL

The battle of abortion rhetoric.

SUPREME COURT OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE MAINSTREAM ON ABORTION

A June 2007 poll by the New York Times, CBS News and MTV found that 62% of young adults disagree with abortion on demand – and this mirrors the views of all adults.

THE ETHICS OF STEM CELL RESEARCH (IN ENGLISH)

Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. explains the ethics of stem cell research.

THE ETHICS OF STEM CELL RESEARCH (IN SPANISH)

Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. explains the ethics of stem cell research.

VATICAN AFFIRMS CHURCH TEACHING ON NUTRITION AND HYDRATION FOR INDIVIDUALS IN 'VEGETATIVE STATE'

A REFLECTION ON THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY AND THE CULTURE OF LIFE

A WILL FOR LIVING

ABORTION AND BREAST CANCER: THE LINK THAT WON’T GO AWAY

ABORTION AND CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING

ABORTION: IS THIS WHAT YOU MEAN? (YOUTUBE VIDEO)

Dismemberment D&E Procedure, produced by Priests for Life

ABORTION: IS THIS WHAT YOU MEAN? (YOUTUBE VIDEO)

Suction Abortion Procedure, produced by Priests for Life

ADDRESSING INFERTILITY WITH COMPASSION AND CLARITY

ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND THE FAMILY

ASSISTED SUICIDE: DEATH BY “CHOICE”?

CARING FOR YOUR AGING LOVED ONES

CONSCIENCE AND THE CATHOLIC VOTER

CONTRACEPTION: THE FINE PRINT

ON EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH - USCCB

PETER’S STORY: DISCOVERING HOPE AND LOVE AFTER AN ADVERSE PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS

PORNOGRAPHY: WHAT’S THE PROBLEM?

STEM CELL RESEARCH & HUMAN CLONING: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

STEM CELLS AND HOPE FOR PATIENTS

THE DIFFERENCE IS THE DIFFERENCE: SEXUAL DIFFERENCE AND THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE

THE PERSON WITH MENTAL ILLNESS: BEARING GOD’S IMAGE

THE PREVENTION DECEPTION: HOW NOT TO REDUCE ABORTIONS

THE U.S. BISHOPS' STATEMENT "ON EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH"

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? THE CHALLENGE OF BUILDING A CULTURE OF LIFE

WHY YOU MATTER: A REFLECTION ON HUMAN DIGNITY

“THE HOLLOW MEN”: MALE GRIEF & TRAUMA FOLLOWING ABORTION