2011-2012 Respect Life
I came so that all might have life and have it to the full

As Catholics, respect for life from conception to natural death, together with the respect for human         person  Which derives from the fact we are all created in the image of God, is foundational.  They are the basis of the all Catholic Social Teaching.  The respect for life and the dignity of the human person, both gifts which derive from God, is the underlying principle for all Catholic Social Teaching.

Respect Life Sunday, the first Sunday in October, is the beginning of the annual respect life moth.  The office provides a USCCB Respect Life promotional package to each parish's Respect Life Coordinator, and provides monthly intercessions for life in both English and Spanish.

There are many opportunities for parishes and individuals to promote respect for life and the dignity of the human person. 

For information:

Bishops Martin Amos Letter Below

Respect Life Month is time to reflect

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

October is Respect Life Month. The Church calls for special attention and reflection on this year’s theme — I came so that all might have life and have it to the fullest — which contrasts a life lived for career and wealth with a life lived in love and service to others.

The Church reminds us that respect for life begins at conception and is a core teaching and value of our Catholic faith.  In promoting our annual celebration of life, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops states, “How we care for an unexpected child, a parent suffering from cognitive impairment or an infant with a disability does not reflect the degree of their humanity, but our own.”  Their statement conveys the richness of the call to discipleship for people of faith who cultivate a respect for life and a culture of life at all stages of this precious gift from God. More...

Respect Life Resources and Information:

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As followers of the crucified Christ, victim of state supported death penalty, we pray for an end to the death penalty.  Iowa is one of a growing number of states that does not have a death penalty.  The links below lead to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop's Campaign to End the Death Penalty and provide a wealth of information and action ideas. 

USCCB Join the Catholic Campaign to End the use of the Death Penalty and learn what you can do to protect the dignity of life.

The Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Use of Death Penalty

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