Dobbs Parish Leader Kit
Between now and the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to issue its ruling in the case of a Mississippi law that could overturn or significantly roll back the landmark ruling legalizing abortion, Roe v. Wade. We must redouble our efforts to accompany women and couples who are facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies, as well as to offer mercy to those suffering from abortion. And we must certainly better communicate the Church’s pastoral response that already exists at our parishes and in our ministries.
We’d like to help equip you with resources to help you better communicate to the Faithful about the resources available for people facing unexpected or difficult pregnancies, and ways the Faithful can practically help such people.
You are welcome to use and distribute all content on this page!
Learn!
Here are some resources to help you learn. “What to say and how to say it” relates specifically to the Dobbs decision and may be helpful for pastors in writing homilies — but it’s also useful as an apologetics tool for everyone who would like to know how to answer people who may not understand our opposition to abortion. The “10 Ways to support her … ” printout may also be useful for knowing practical ways we can help women who find themselves unexpectedly expecting. “Bridges of Mercy …” is about healing after abortion. Most of these resources are in PDF format and can be printed and distributed at your parishes for free. Some of them also provide links to order these resources in pamphlet form.
Help!
Here are resources to help.
Gabriel Project is all about connecting expectant mothers to parishes provide practical help both before and after birth. Below, you’ll find a link that can be shared with mothers in need of support and a page to learn how to volunteer and support this great effort. Project Rachel is all about helping mothers who’ve experienced abortion and are in need of healing. Catholic Charities is the charitable branch of Catholics in the San Francisco Bay Area and provides resources for those in need.
Pray!
Resources for prayer
“Prayers of the Faithful” can be printed out and integrated into your regular parish prayers.
Recursos en español
Gabriel Project is all about connecting expectant mothers to parishes provide practical help both before and after birth. Below, you’ll find a link that can be shared with mothers in need of support and a page to learn how to volunteer and support this great effort. Project Rachel is all about helping mothers who’ve experienced abortion and are in need of healing. Catholic Charities is the charitable branch of Catholics in the San Francisco Bay Area and provides resources for those in need.
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Maria Martinez-Mont
Respect Life Coordinator/Gabriel Project Coordinator
Maria is here to help you answer any questions you might have about pro-life resources for parishes.