Respect Life Ministry

We are all created in the image and likeness of God. 

The St. Vincent de Paul Respect Life Ministry works to promote and respect human life from conception to natural death. We all have the responsibility to nurture, protect, and sustain life at all stages. Our parish, in collaboration with our parish school, the Archdiocese Office of Marriage and Family Life, local and international organizations, as well as surrounding parishes, will work towards the common goal of protecting life. 

 

For every human person, from conception to natural death, that they be recognized                         as precious and beloved in the eyes of the Lord.                                        

Prayer for Life:

"Father and maker of all, you adorn all creation
with splendor and beauty, and fashion human lives
in your image and likeness. Awaken in every heart
reverence for the work of your hands, and renew
among your people a readiness to nurture
and sustain your precious gift of Life."   ~USCCB
 

Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
The Respect Life (Pro-life) Outreach of the Archdiocese aims to promote respect for human life from conception to natural death, to bring about a conversion of heart and mind to be open to God’s special gift of life. A consistent ethic of life reflects the Church’s firm conviction of the dignity of each and every person. Created in the image and likeness of God, every person is unique and special. Each of us has a responsibility to God, to self and to others to nurture, protect and sustain life at all stages.

USCCB
The USCCB proclaims that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence. (USCCB Website)

Pro-Life Action Ministries
Pro-LIfe Action Ministries is an interdenominational Christian organization dedicated to publicly defending the sanctity of human life. We work to save lives from abortion, infanticide and euthanasia through peaceful direct-action and educational projects.  We are best known for our daily presence in front of abortion facilities praying and offering love and support to abortion-bound mothers.

Human Life Alliance
Human Life Alliance promotes awareness of the inherent dignity and personhood of human life, born and preborn, without exception or compromise. Human Life Alliance proclaims and defends a culture of life and chastity through education, social and political awareness and life-affirming alternatives to abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia. Human Life Alliance accomplishes its mission in a spirit of prayer and non-violence.

Women's Care Center
Our Parish supports this pregnancy resource center which is dedicated to restoring hope for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Women's Care Center provides free, confidential counseling, support and education for pregnant women, free pregnancy testing, and ultrasounds. Women's Care Center can help you every step of the way!  A counselor is available by email to answer your questions. Email: counselor@womenscarecenter.org

Rachel's Vineyard
Rachel’s Vineyard Twin Cities is a Catholic 501(c)3 non-profit organization that offers weekend retreats to help women and men resolve issues of guilt, shame, pain, grief, and anxiety after an abortion. Their retreats are open to people of all faiths and anyone impacted by abortion (moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, abortion workers, etc.). 

Project Rachel
Through Project Rachel, which is the Catholic Church's post-abortion healing ministry, women can find forgiveness and peace of heart through compassionate counseling.