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Sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Respect Life Ministry helps Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with building a culture that cherishes every human life. Through prayer, pastoral care, education, and legislative action we can build a culture of life.

Prayer – Respect Life liturgies throughout the year, prayer chains, rosaries for the unborn, 40 Days for Life campaign

Pastoral care – Pregnancy information and assistance, post abortion healing, financial support for a local pregnancy clinic

Education – Catholic Social teaching, end of life, Catholic sexuality and chastity for teens, pregnancy resources, adoption, faithful citizenship

Legislative action – legislative alerts in coordination with the USCCB, the Maryland Catholic Conference, and Maryland Right to Life

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Pregnant and in need of assistance?   Please contact the Catherine Foundation of Waldorf, 301.932.8811 or catherinefoundation.org

All services are free and confidential. Services include pregnancy testing, faith based counseling, ultrasounds, baby supplies, maternity clothes, community resources, and parenting classes.

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​Project Rachel Support Group: Having unresolved feelings after abortion? Do you feel like God could never really forgive you and you surely cannot forgive yourself?  Come, spend time with others who faced an unplanned pregnancy and found themselves having an abortion. In this support group you will experience the safety and encouragement you need to heal and become whole. Call 888.456.4673 or visit ProjectRachel@adw.org.

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*January 21, 2022 – National March for Life in Washington, D.C. Youth and adults from across the country gather to celebrate life in the context of the Catholic faith.

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Sacred Heart Parish Respect Life Ministry 
Maureen Freeman, Coordinator
Email me here

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