Abortion

Introduction:‍

Despite judicial rulings that have pushed back against the proliferation of abortion in the world, the ghastly devastation that is abortion continues almost unabated. FORMED brings resources, information, and help to those who decide to protect life in their own bodies, their families, their churches and communities, and their world.

Recommended Formed Content:

• Equal Justice for All, Except the Unborn with Michael Kenney
• The Pro-Life Reply to: "A Fetus is NOT a Person"
• The Abolition of Woman by Fiorella Nash
• Feminism Misunderstood: One Woman's Journey to Peace by Jane Brennan
• ‍Aborting America: Story of an Ex-Abortionist & Ex-Atheist by Bernard Nathanson
• The Walls are Talking: Former Abortion Clinic Workers Tell Their Stories (ebook)
• Unplanned: Behind the Scenes
• Episode 1: Connie McEldowney - Rustic Hope
• Into Life: Love Changes Everything
• Live Action : Pro-Life Replies

Best Practices

Encourage Education Within Schools and Religious Education Programs

Practically speaking, while it is wonderful to focus on October (Respect Life Month), a deep and enduring ethic of life can be built by a regular and often repeated set of teachings and reminders about life from conception until natural death.  

Some best practices include:

·      Encourage education within schools and Religious Education programs

·      The Augustine Institute Sacramental Preparation Programs (RCIA, Baptism, Marriage Prep, etc.) have various pro-life themes. Not all programs have this broad of an approach. Consider using our programs across the board for consistency.

Resources and References

USCCB

Respect for Unborn Human Life: The Church’s Constant Teaching

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: “Since the first century, the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law” (No. 2271).

Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities: Campaign in Support of Life, USCCB, November 2001

A Matter of the Heart: On the 30th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, USCCB, November 12, 2002

Living the Gospel of Life: Challenge to American Catholics, USCCB, November 1998 (En Español)

Light & Shadows: Our Nation 25 Years after Roe v. Wade, NCCB, November 12, 1997

Resolution on Abortion, NCCB, November 7, 1989

Evangelium Vitae: The Value and Inviolability of Human Life, Pope John Paul II, March 25, 1995

‍

Leader Resources from the USCCB

Information about Abortion on USCCB

Find downloadable resources such as prayers, brochures, graphics, posters, and more for your parish, ministry, or school on our dedicated Respect Life resources website.