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Respect Life Ministry proclaims the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, giving particular focus to the threat of abortion, which is considered the “pre-eminent priority” by the U.S. Catholic bishops.
Through evangelization and catechesis, our ministry proposes a fully Catholic and holistic vision of the human person and sexuality. We support the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Atlanta and beyond with prayer, resources and support so that every life is protected and cherished.
Join our monthly newsletter to learn more about our ministry and advocacy efforts. If your pastor has appointed you the Respect Life or Walking with Moms leader at your parish, please reach out to join the leader email list.
From the Communique
Contact our office for speaking requests, resources and additional information for your parish ministries and schools.
Some topics include:
- Chastity
- Contraception
- Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide
- Infertility / In-Vitro Fertilization
- Pro-Life / Abortion
- Same Sex Attraction / Gender
- Theology of the Body
Pro-Life Apologetics
The Abortion Dialogue Academy offers free training in their “Pro-Life in 7 Minutes” podcast. Implemented correctly, this method has yielded incredible results.
Equal Rights Insitute also provides videos and education on how to have fruitful conversations about abortion with those who identify as pro-choice. They also offer the Equipped for Life Academy, which is designed for schools and youth groups.
Other helpful resources:
- The Truth About Abortion and Women’s Health
- Charlotte Lozier Institute – Abortion Reporting
- Let Her Speak Video Series
- Baby Olivia – Prenatal Development
- Abortion Procedures (non-graphic)
Walking with Moms in Need
Walking with Moms in Need is an initiative to accompany local pregnant and parenting women in difficult circumstances. It works to ensure that mothers and families can turn to their local Catholic Church to find the resources they need. This campaign is promoted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Contact Respect Life Ministry to start this initiative in your parish.
Visit WebsiteInto Life is an additional resource available by the Sisters of Life that gives practical guidance on how to accompany women in need.
Pro-Life Films
Please consider the following pro-life films for movie nights at home or as a ministry-hosted event. For films being shown at Catholic schools and parishes, please obtain a church video license.
- October Baby (2011)
- Unplanned (2019)
- The Matter of Life (2021)
- Divided Hearts of America (2020)
- Bella (2006)
Resources
Documents
USCCB Respect Life Resources
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-Life Secretariat provides a wealth of resources for parish respect life groups, such as webinars, action guides, prayer cards, weekly Mass intercessions and bulletin inserts. They also provide resources for Respect Life Month in October and Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday of October.
Parish respect life ministries should follow the vision of the USCCB Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities.