The Catholic Church proclaims that all human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the basis of a moral society. The late Cardinal Joseph Bernadin called the all-embracing reverence for life, from the moment of conception to natural death, a “consistent ethic of life”. Many of us affirm the sacredness of life in particular spheres that touch our hearts. Some of us are attracted to the initiatives that protect the unborn. Others are drawn toward international peace organizations. No matter our cause or passion, we can each take concrete action in a way that supports all life.
Our session will speak to and explain the Church’s teachings on abortion and euthanasia which directly attack human life. The catechist will also discuss the Church’s stance on issues that threaten the value of life by human cloning and embryonic stem cell research. Catholic Christians are called to consistently defend and protect all human life.
Cardinal Joseph Bernadin offered, “Consistent ethic of life joins the humanity of the unborn infant and humanity of the hungry; it calls for positive legal action to prevent the killing of the unborn or the aged and positive societal action to provide shelter for the homeless and education of the illiterate.” Catholic social teaching calls us to act and speak out on behalf of the vulnerable and the poor. Pope St. John Paul II summed it up for us, “Respect, protect, love and serve life, every human life. Only in this direction will we find justice, development, true freedom, peace and happiness.”
Our candidates and catechumens continue with their formation to become Catholic Christians. Please keep all of them in your prayers as they continue on their path to God’s call to conversion.
*Christian Initiation of Adults will not meet December 22nd or 29th.*
Unto us a son is born! Isaiah 9:6