Each October the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. At Masses that day, thousands of parishes across the country begin a year-long educational and prayer campaign in support of life.
As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.
Resources
- Resources from the USCCB for use by Catholic faith communities
- Action Guide to help Catholic faith communities celebrate Respect Life Month
- Pastoral Plan for Pro Life Activities