USCCB Respect Life Program

USCCB Respect Life Program 2022 - 2023
“Respect Life - Called to Serve Moms in Need”

 
Respect Life Reflection:  “Respect Life - Called to Serve Moms in Need” -  The witness of our Blessed Mother, while pregnant with Jesus. travels to the hill country in haste (Lk 1:39) to help her cousin Elizabeth is an example to all of us to help moms in need.  Following Mary’s example, we can ask ourselves how we can lovingly support mothers in welcoming and caring for God’s gift of life. (USCCB)

The USCCB Respect Life theme for the 2022-2023 year is “Respect Life - Called to Serve Moms in Need.”  With the overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, came much excitement from many, but also worry and concern in the hearts of some.  An unplanned pregnancy can bring feelings of fear and despair.  Like our Blessed Mother, we are called to help those in need.  The Bishops have put together a great program called Walking with Moms in Need.  With this program and the theme for this year, we will focus on helping moms with unexpected pregnancies. 
While October is Respect Life Month and this will be our greatest focus, we can also focus on these efforts throughout the year.  This guide will help your parish easily integrate prayer and action to help moms in need.
As Catholics, we are called to serve moms in need ~  

Resources for Your Parish

Click here for - Letter from Archbishop Gregory Aymond

Click here for  the USCCB - Called to Serve Moms in Need Information 
-Information, Posters  "Prayer for Pregnant Mom" Prayer Cards, and
Monthly Prayer Guides featuring different prayer intentions, short reflections, suggested actions, and more can be found here.

Click here for Walking with Moms In Need Information
-Resources to help "Moms in Need" can be found here.

Click here for the Archdiocese of New Orleans 2022 -2023 Plan 
based on the USCCB Respect Life Program

Click here for a Sample October Respect Life Month Plan for schools