Respect Life Ministries
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Documents
- Myth vs. Fact
- Women's Health Infographic - Espanol
- Bishop Burbridge’s Statement for 2023’s Respect Life Month in October
- Vigil for Life
- Catholic Bioethics
- Bible Studies for Post-Abortion Healing
- Bible Studies for Post-Abortion Healing in Spanish
- Rachels Vineyard - English
- MOTSY
- The Truth About Abortion And Women's Health
- Statement of Peace - English
- Promesa de Paz - Spanish
- Pregnancy Resources
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Respect Life
The Respect Life Ministry at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church is here to teach respect for
all human life from conception to natural death, and organize for its protection.Team Needed
We are in need of a team of individuals for our Respect Life Ministry Committee. Please prayerfully consider joining! Contact Karen Edmonds at karensedmonds@gmail.com or 713-858-0462.
Pregnancy Resources
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has put together a list of resources in response to reports that women have been unable to obtain treatment for miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and other pregnancy-related complications. Hopefully, the resources at this link will remove some of the confusion surrounding this topic. Clarifications on treating pregnancy complications in Texas - Texas Catholic Conference (txcatholic.org)
Post-Roe Misinformation
Please see the documents on the left for information from the dioceses that discuss the subject of abortion in a post-Roe world.
Assisted Suicide
There is a trend toward legalizing assisted suicide in the U.S. This article makes important points on the dignity of persons with disabilities. Article "State laws legalizing assisted suicide violate the Americans with Disabilities Act"Upcoming EventsProject Rachel ministry - The next Rachel's Vineyard retreat in English is scheduled for the weekend of August 9-11. The Spanish one is scheduled for Sept. 20-22. This retreat is part of the Project Rachel ministry offering healing to men and women after abortion.
Bible Studies for Post-Abortion Healing - 10-week Bible Studies in both English and Spanish. Participants need not have attended the Rachel’s Vineyard retreat to join the Bible Study. The cost to register is $25 and includes session materials. The Spanish sessions begin on Thursday, April 4, and continue for 10 weeks. The English sessions begin on Monday, April 8, and continue for 10 weeks.
MOTSY 2024 - October 5 - This year’s March of the Surviving Youth will be held at the Catholic Charismatic Center. This event is geared towards high school youth but is open to all, including families.
Archdiocesan Proclaim Conference - Oct. 25-26 at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church
White Mass Celebration - Tuesday, October 29 at St. Anne Catholic Church
Texas Rally for Life - Saturday, January 25 in Austin.
Resources recommended by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Pro-Life:Elijah Rising - Resource for human trafficking
- Helpers of God's Precious Infants - Prayer for the unborn
Los Ayudantes de los Preciosos Niños de Dios - Unase a Nosotros en Oracion
Jerome's Hope - Support after prenatal diagnosis, miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss
- La Esperanza de Jerónimo - Apoyo despues de un diagnostico prenatal, el aborto espontaneo, nacimiento de un bebe muerto, o la mortalidad infantile.
- Kids Meals Inc - End Childhood Hunger Today - Delivers meals to the homes of children under five, Monday-Friday. The service area includes Harris County and zip codes in Montgomery County south of Conroe (including the Woodlands). Click here for the application Need Help? - Kids Meals Inc.
- Pierced by Sorrow - This single-day retreat is for couples and individuals who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss. It is led by peer ministers who understand what you are feeling and have also traveled on this journey. The retreats feature opportunities for reflection, facilitated group sharing, and clergy-led prayer.
Project Rachel - Support after Abortion *Please note that inquiries about all retreats are confidential, but especially for Project Rachel. We want women and men to feel comfortable seeking healing and to know that it is safe to do so.
Proyecto Raquel - Apoyo Despues del Aborto Voluntario
Loving Choice Catholic Pregnancy Help Center The center offers medical-grade pregnancy testing, client advocacy services, referral for an ultrasound, pregnancy, and parenting classes, an earn-while-you-learn program, and more! For more information about the center or to find out how you can get involved, visit their website at https://loving-choice.org/ or follow them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/
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