Life & Dignity of the Human Person
We are ALL part of God’s plan from conception to death. More than 2,000 years of Catholic social teaching supports this foundational belief.
And during the month of January, many activities seek to heighten awareness in protecting those rights to God's life plan for our most vulnerable -- the unborn.
Pray. Worship. Learn. Serve. Act. Below are some ways, including our CST 101 session tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 19) at 7:00 p.m. in Newman Hall.
LEARN AND SERVE
- CST 10: Life & Dignity of the Human Person (The Unborn)
“How can we provide women with the support needed to choose life?” …
Join the conversation and solution by attending our Catholic Social Teaching session, “Life & Dignity of the Human Person,” THIS THURSDAY, Jan. 19 (tomorrow) at 7:00 p.m. downstairs in Newman Hall. Speakers from Bravely Women’s Health (Evelyn Hoefer, volunteer coordinator), Gifts of Grace Adoption Center (Rachael Rush, adoption program coordinator), and Boilermakers for Life (Evy Spieth, vice president) will share how their organizations are part of the answer to this question. Attendees can also assist with assembling special "gift bags" for expecting mothers during this session and learn how they can get involved and support these community organizations.
PRAY AND WORSHIP
- Nine-Day Novena for Life (starts this Thursday, Jan. 19): Download the full Novena or sign up for the daily prayer by email or text. For more information, visit https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-for-life.
- Holy Hour and Memorial Mass
A Holy Hour and Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Boniface Church, 318 N. 9th St., on Monday, Jan. 23. The Holy Hour starts at 6:oo p.m. Mass will follow at 7:00 p.m. All are invited as we remember and pray for those who have lost a baby at any time during pregnancy and to celebrate God's most precious gift - LIFE! Prayers will also be offered for the protection of the unborn, for those suffering from the effects of abortion, and for restoring the right to life for all people. For more information or to have a baby remembered and receive a personalized Certificate of Life with your baby's name, contact Elsa Zamora at (765) 586-6687 or Cheri Irons at (765) 412-0937 or cheri.irons@icloud.com. - Vigil for Life
Eucharistic Adoration, Prayer, Music, and Confession will take place Sunday, Jan. 22, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Carmel. Mark Hublar, an advocate for the disabled and defender of the dignity of life, will provide a personal testimony.
ACT (advocate)
- March for Life: Members of Boilermakers for Life and St. Tom's Knights of Columbus are among the Indiana groups traveling to Washington, DC, for the annual March for Life on Friday, Jan. 20. Pray for their safe travels and fruitful participation.
- Indiana March for Life: Join others in downtown Indianapolis for the annual Indiana March for Life on Monday, Jan. 23, at noon. Marchers will gather along Georgia Streets and process to Meridian, past the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, over to the State Capitol building, and end at the south steps of the Statehouse. The event is sponsored by Right to Life of Indianapolis, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and the Lafayette Diocese-in-Indiana.
- State and Federal Legislation: The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) continues to monitor proposed legislation and its alignment with the Catholic church, including respect for life. The Indiana General Assembly is back in session. To stay abreast of legislation and learn how to respond to legislative leaders, visit the ICC's legislative news and updates, listen to ICC's podcasts, and sign-up for the ICC's email alerts.