SJ23 Cherish Life
Uniting together with the common goal to promote a culture of life , where dignity is recognized in all areas of life, from conception to natural death, and we bring this culture into all areas of social justice and good stewardship.
Pro-Life is not just about abortion . . . . it is about all topics that promote life and our well-being.
Join us in promoting this culture
How you can help
Become educated on Pro-Life issues
- Watch videos or read articles from pro-life groups
- Read books/articles on humanae vitae
- Stay updated on scientific findings from credible medical sources
- Read testimonies from women who've had abortions
- Read or watch Catholic responses to pro-abortion claims & beliefs
- Research various pro-life laws, adoption statistics, etc.
Promote Awareness
- Participate in initiatives such as Crosses for Life to help raise awareness
- Pass information flyers to others
- Share information at gatherings
- Be courageous and help people understand the pro-life stance in conversation
- Encourage people to watch or read pro-life speakers and scientific findings
- Model loving understanding for everyone
Get involved in Pro-Life efforts
- Contact your congressman regularly on pro-life issues
- Join a pro-life group
- Participate in voting promotions
- Participate in fund raisers for pro-life causes
- Participate in fund raisers for pregnancy centers
- Join a group like Walking with Moms in Need and actively support the cause
Participate in Prayer Vigils
- Attend local Prayer Vigils
Helpers of God's Precious Infants
Special vigils for special circumstances
- Pray from home during prayer vigils
(contact our Pro-Life group for information)
- Participate in Pro-Life Novenas/Rosaries
9 Days for Life Novena (in January)
Observe the Day of Prayer for Protection of Unborn Children
Participate in Memorial Services
- Attend our parish's memorial for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children in September
- Pray from home during the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children
(contact our Pro-Life group for resources)
- Participate in periodic special memorials
Volunteer in Parish Pro-Life Efforts
- Volunteer at events
Food prep / Food serving
Greeting
Set up and break down / decorate
Man information tables
Lead prayers
- Help to plan events
Collect information for events
Help to promote the event
Discuss ideas
Computer design / brochures
- Donate funds for events
There's something for any amount of abilities, time, or commitment Even the small things matter
Addressing Pro-Life in our Parish
JANUARY
Parish Pro-Life Awareness
Displaying and distributing information on the various areas of Pro-Life on table displays in the hall and verbal communications after Sunday Masses through the month of January.
Help is needed to assist with:
- Setting up and break down
- Researching & preparing information
- Manning the information tables
- Help with making and serving food/bake sale
- Finding/collecting door prizes, etc.
JANUARY
9 DAYS FOR LIFE NOVENA
Pray to protect human life. An annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life.
JANUARY
An annual march in Washington D.C. to show support for the protection of the lives of the most innocent babies. Hundreds of thousands gather and walk to the Supreme Court, where testimonies are shared by those who have experienced the pain of abortion.
Help is needed to assist with:
- Research transportation avenues
- Sharing information about the March and available transportation
- Attend the March
LENT
Spending an hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood in Allentown or Women's Center in Bethlehem.
MAY
MASS OF REMEMBRANCE
A Mass of remembrance and healing for any loss of a child, especially through abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant death, and a celebration of their lives and healing for families. Light a candle for the lost child and sign their names in a book for intercessory prayers.
Help is needed to assist with:
- Planning & setting up the prayer service
- Greeting at the service
- Reaching out to those in need
- Submitting names of children to a religious order for prayers.
SEPTEMBER
NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ABORTED CHILDREN
Pro-Life Americans throughout our country will gather at gravesites and memorials of aborted babies nationwide to mourn for our brothers and sisters lost to abortion. We gather at our cemetery memorial in a prayer service as millions of other Americans gather in prayer on this day too. Our prayers will be heard!
Help is needed to assist with:
- Planning & implementing the event
- Finding speakers and helpers
- Promoting the event
- Participating in the event
- Taking pictures, alerting media
- Praying from home
SEPTEMBER
An annual march in Harrisburg PA to show support for the protection of the lives of the most innocent babies. Hundreds gather and walk to the Supreme Court, where testimonies are shared by those who have experienced the pain of abortion. Click here for information on attending and pictures..
Help is needed to assist with:
- Sharing information about the March and available transportation
- Attend the March
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Spending an hour of prayer in front of Planned Parenthood in Allentown or Women's Center in Bethlehem.
OCTOBER
RESPECT LIFE MONTH
A month of prayer, reflections, and action steps in coordination with the United States Conference for Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Respect Life Month.
Help is needed to assist with:
- Preparing information
- Distributing information
- Taking part in activities
- Planning & implementing parish activities
OCTOBER
RESPECT LIFE ROSARIES
Praying the Rosary for Life and Rachel's Rosary with groups (or individually) to end abortion and pray for those involved.
ALL MONTHS
PROMOTING PRO-LIFE
Various activities, promotion, prayers throughout the year, including letter writing, sharing testimonies, prayer chains, educating, helping the poor, food drives, comforting others . . .
PRAYER INITIATIVES
ACTION INITIATIVES
MONETARY INITIATIVES
