Defending the dignity of all human life: October is Respect Life Month

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The first Sunday of October (Oct. 2, 2022) is observed as Respect Life Sunday.

As Catholics, we are called to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from conception to its natural end. During October, the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, a time in which we’re invited to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.

This work has never been more important than now. Life is being threatened in our country from the moment of conception to natural death and at many points in between.

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El primer domingo de octubre (2 de octubre de 2022) se observa como Domingo de Respeto a la Vida.

Como católicos, estamos llamados a apreciar, defender y proteger a los más vulnerables, desde la concepción hasta su final natural. Durante octubre, la Iglesia en los Estados Unidos celebra el Mes de Respeto a la Vida, un tiempo en el que estamos invitados a reflexionar más profundamente sobre la dignidad de cada vida humana.

Este trabajo nunca ha sido más importante que ahora. La vida está siendo amenazada en nuestro país desde el momento de la concepción hasta la muerte natural y en muchos puntos intermedios.

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November 2022 - Vote NO, ‘Fight Like Heaven!’ to defeat Proposal 3

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The Michigan Supreme Court this week ordered the placement of Proposal 3 (formerly known as “Reproductive Freedom for All”), an extreme pro-abortion amendment, onto the November ballot. Proposal 3 seeks the approval of the people of Michigan to permanently amend the State Constitution to include a “right to abortion,” and it goes well beyond what was possible under Roe v. Wade.

Local March For Life

Holland's March for Life 2021l Marcha por la vida de Holland 2021

Our Respect Life Committee invites parishioners to participate with a homemade poster and/or by praying the rosary Saturday, January 23rd. The march begins at 11 am at Centennial Park on the corner of 10th and Central, and participants will walk around the park for about 20-30 minutes.

Nuestro Comité de Respeto a la Vida invita a los feligreses a participar con un cartel hecho en casa y rezando el rosario el sábado 23 de enero. La marcha comienza a las 11 am en Centennial Park en la esquina de 10th y Central, y los participantes caminarán alrededor del parque durante unos 20-30 minutos.

Mass for the Legal Protection of the Unborn | Misa por la protección legal de los no nacidos

This year join Bishop Walkowiak at the Cathedral of Saint Andrew:

Jan. 22, 2021 – 7 p.m., Mass for the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn
WATCH MASS LIVE: Mass on Jan. 22nd will be live streamed. Watch on Facebook or on our website.

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This month, we encourage you to check out movies, books, and talks on the dignity of human life. Click here to access Formed content (parish code: ZWQPPD). Please consider watching this month's features, including "The New Conversation", "Life for Life", and "Encountering the Poor.

Este mes, lo alentamos a que vea películas, libros y charlas sobre la dignidad de la vida humana. Haga clic aquí para acceder al contenido formado (código de la parroquia: ZWQPPD). Considere la posibilidad de ver las funciones de este mes, incluidas "La nueva conversación", "Vida de por vida" y "Encuentro con los pobres".

Children's Activities and Parent/Catechist Resources

Pro-Life Novena - Activity Sheet (grades four and up)
This is a novena (a nine day prayer) that involves praying the Rosary.  Here is a link to a guide to praying the scriptural Rosary.
This printable board game would be great for a neighborhood group or families who are home schooling. 
Seamless Garment (grades 6 and up) 
Below are resources for your knowledge and background.  The resources cover specific topics that you would, in most cases, not cover directly with  younger children, but they can possibly help you better understand how and why we believe what we do.