Respect Life Committee
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The Mission of the Respect Life Committee is to promote and celebrate, through prayer and educational activities, a consistent ethic of life from conception until natural death. As Catholics we believe that every person is created in God’s image, and we must therefore protect the right to life for all God’s children, particularly the most vulnerable.
We meet on the third Monday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. We focus our efforts and prayer on the intrinsic evils identified by the Church and the USCCB:
- Abortion
- Euthanasia
- Scientific Embryo Research
- Contraception
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Our Events and Projects
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Praying for the Unborn
Join us year round in peacefully praying for the unborn, their parents and abortion workers outside of A Woman's Choice at 3305 Drake Circle, Raleigh. Members of our committee are out there on a regular basis, but dates/times vary by month.
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Blessing of the Child in the Womb
Many mothers and fathers find comfort and strength in having their child blessed even before he or she enters the world. It is a great affirmation of life and love for the unborn child, to be welcomed into the church and the family. Currently, the blessing is offered twice a year, usually in May and October (Respect Life Month).
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40 Days for Life
Each Fall we participate in this internationally coordinated 40 day campaign that aims to end abortion through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all day vigil outside an abortion business.
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Spiritual Adoption
Each January we ask parishioners to spiritually adopt a baby, name him or her, and pray for the baby and parents for 9 months that they may choose life.
To celebrate the end of our program in October, we encourage everyone to support their local pregnancy resource center or maternity home with a "Baby Shower."
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For More Information
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Jane Dyersaintsmarches4lifegmail.comRespect Life Committee Ministry Leader
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