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Pro-Life

Roe v. Wade: Questions and Answers
This one-page bulletin insert flyer will give people the facts regarding the current laws stemming from the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. It is written in a clear, easy-to-read question and answer format. It is intended for distribution in parishes and Catholic organizations across the country.
No. 5-714, 100/$10.00
Resource Member Price 100/$8.00
Bulletin Insert in PDF Format

Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities
A Campaign in Support of Life
Call to individual Catholics, institutions, and organizations to become involved in a comprehensive four-prong effort — education, service, advocacy, prayer — to restore respect and legal protection for every human life.
English: No. 5-463, 52 pp., $2.50
Resource Member Price $1.50
Spanish: No. 5-871, 56 pp., $2.50
Resource Member Price $1.50

A People of Life
An informational brochure on how individuals can join the nationwide effort to protect, nurture, and sustain human life. Ideal for diocesan and parish distribution.
English: No. 5-485,6-panel brochure, 50/$10.00
Resource Member Price 50/$6.00
Spanish: No. 5-872, 50/$10.00
Resource Member Price 50/$6.00

A Prayer for Life
(Prayer Card)
A companion to the U.S. bishops' Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities. Beautifully written, this prayer reminds us all of God's immense wisdom and love for human life, and of the need for our commitment to preserving the sanctity of life. Ideal for distribution at masses, rallies, etc.
English: No. 5-486, card, 100/$10.00
Resource Member Price 100/$6.00
Spanish: No. 5-873, card, 100/$10.00
Resource Member Price 100/$6.00

Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning
Questions and Answers
Stem cell research and human cloning have come to the forefront as important topics in current American discourse. There is growing confusion about what is morally acceptable in regards to the life and dignity of the human person.

This new one-page, easy-to-read parish bulletin insert provides clear information on the Catholic Church’s position on stem cell research and human cloning. It is intended for distribution in parishes and Catholic organizations across the country.

It is also perfect as a mailing piece or to be included in information packets at meetings or seminars. Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning: Questions and Answers offers an appealing, cost-effective way to communicate the Catholic Church’s teaching on this timely issue.
Bulletin Insert
No. 5-665, package of 100 for $10.00
Resource Member Price, package of 100 for $8.00
Spanish: No. 5-910, package of 100 for $10.00
Resource Member Price, package of 100 for $8.00
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Book of the Innocents
This beautiful, hardbound book is an ideal gift to every parish community to help those who grieve the death of infants and the unborn. Each page contains inspirational quotes and blank lines to write the names of children who have died through miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. Place the Book of the Innocents near the altar to Mary throughout the year. Use it on special commemorative days like the Feast of Holy Innocents on December 28, during Respect Life Month, or in connection with Project Rachel.
No. 5-566, 136 pp., $49.95

Faithful for Life
A Moral Reflection
The U.S. bishops provide moral reflections on today's pro-life themes. Stresses the genuine mission to respect human life and human dignity.
No. 5-019, 24 pp., $3.50
Resource Member Price $2.10

Living the Gospel of Life
A Challenge to American Catholics
The U.S. bishops call on U.S. Catholics to recover their identity as followers of Jesus Christ and to be leaders in the renewal of U.S. respect for the sanctity of life. Stresses the need to work earnestly to bring about a cultural transformation, a true renewal in our public life and institution.
English: No. 5-300, 40 pp., $3.50
Resource Member Price $2.10
Spanish: No. 5-809, 40 pp., $3.50
Resource Member Price $2.10

The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae)
On the Value and Inviolability of Human Life
In this encyclical letter, Pope John Paul II discusses the present-day legal, ethical, and moral threats to life.
English: No. 316-7, 196 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
Spanish: No. 317-5, 196 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97

Standards for Diocesan Natural Family Planning Ministry
This revised edition provides guidelines for the development of diocesan Natural Family Planning programs to help couples deepen conjugal love and achieve responsible parenthood. From the U.S. bishops' Committee for Pro-Life Activities.
No. 5-438, 32 pp., $3.95
Resource Member Price $2.37

Instruction on Respect for Human Life in its Origin and on the Dignity of Procreation (Donum Vitae)
Replies to Certain Questions of the Day
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith addresses church teaching on the respect for and dignity of human life as it applies to the existence and potential impact of current biomedical research and technology.
No. 156-3, 40 pp., $4.95
Resource Member Price $2.97

On the Regulation of Birth (Humanae Vitae)
Pope Paul's landmark encyclical addresses doctrinal principles and pastoral directives on the safeguarding of human life in today's world. Includes teaching on the consequences of artificial methods of birth control.
No. 280-2, 21 pp., $3.50
Resource Member Price $2.10

In the Service of Life
The Pontifical Council for Family Life presents issues, concerns, and information for the protection of human life from its conception.
No. 562-3, 8 pp., 25/$12.00
Resource Member Price 25/$7.20

A Good Friday Appeal to End the Death Penalty
The U.S. bishops reiterate their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty. They raise up the Church's concern for all life and continue to offer support to Catholics and others who strive for the abolition of capital punishment.
English: No. 5-327, 6-panel brochure, 25/$10.00
Resource Member Price 25/$6.00
Spanish: No. 5-821, in PDF Format
Resource Member Price 25/$6.00

Catholic Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty
“It is time for U.S. Catholics to come together to work to end the use of the death penalty in our land.” In light of Catholic teaching, we see the lack of justification for the death penalty and the overall toll that it takes on society. This brochure or bulletin insert provides Catholics with information that they need to participate in the “Catholic Campaign to End the Use of the Death Penalty.” This practical resource provides facts about the death penalty and suggestions on how to participate in the campaign.
Brochure: No. 5-715, 25/$12.00
Resource Member Price 25/$8.00
Bulletin Insert: No. 5-723, 100/$10.00
Resource Member Price 100/$8.00

Statement on Capital Punishment
The bishops address the profound legal and political questions as well as the moral and religious issues of capital punishment.
No. 740-5, 21 pp., $2.50
Resource Member Price $1.50

Declaration on Euthanasia
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith solemnly reaffirms the lofty dignity of the human person, and in a special way his or her right to life.
No. 704-9, 12 pp., 10/$15.00
Resource Member Price 10/$9.00

Nutrition and Hydration
Moral and Pastoral Reflections
The bishops set forth moral principles on protection of human life which appeal to common respect for the dignity of the human person and apply these principles to a number of questions frequently asked about medically assisted nutrition and hydration.
No. 516-X, 16 pp., $2.95
Resource Member Price $1.77

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