Respect Life

The Respect Life Ministry is dedicated to sharing information and resources which can help preserve all human life. Operating under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the Committee for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (www.usccb.org) we share the Church’s teaching that all human life is sacred, for it is created in the image and likeness of God.

St. Mark’s Respect Life Ministry actively supports other similar groups, but remains non-political and non-confrontational. Resources include videotapes, DVD’s, audio tapes, literature, and we help bring speakers on abortion, euthanasia, chastity, human sexuality, population, health care and substance abuse.

Membership and Meetings

In a world where we find our time spread over a variety of activities, our members often choose to be be involved in a specific committee in order to manage their volunteer time better. However, we encourage our members to attend all of our events to further acquaint themselves to the full dynamics of the Respect Life Ministry. The individual committees meet as required throughout the year.

We maintain an email list to best communicate with our membership. Anyone can be added to the list. To be added, contact [email protected] For additional information, contact Emily Naugle.

The Respect Life Ministry enjoys the spiritual guidance of Deacon Jim Pasker.

For additional information, contact Emily Naugle.

	Respect Life Ministry committees at St. Mark's
	Erecting Crosses in January Dee Barker, Karen Simkins, co-chairs
	Promoting Parish Participation in the Annual March for Life Karen Simkins, chair Emily Naugle, co-chair
	Annual Rose Procession during October — Respect Life Month Tami Koenig, chair Emily Naugle, co-chair
	Lenten Stations of the Cross Emily Naugle, chair Terry Jung, co-chair
	Respect Life Month & Diaper Drive Meredith Dixon, chair Karen Simkins, co-chair
	Respect Life Sunday (First Sunday in October) — Parish & Pastor Involvement Terry Jung, chair
	Family Rosary for Life The Abe Alsop Family, chair
	Member Recruitment/Social Activities Emily Naugle, chair
	Other committees include: Respect Life Public Relations and Education Baby Bottle Drive Spring Plant Sales New Mom Giving Tree
	Resources: Idaho Catholics Respect Life - Facebook USCCB Respect Life Program - USCCB Respect Life Month (October) Love 101: Back to Basics 10 Surprising Tips for Love the Culture Won't Tell You 10 Ways to Support Her When She's Unexpectedly Expecting A Perfect Gift Love, Sex, and Sterilization Maggie's Story: Living like Dad Supporting Families Who Receive a Prenatal Diagnosis God loves each human life from the instant of his or her conception and entrusts this gift to the protection of a mother and father. Abortion ends the life of a child and offends God. It also deeply wounds the men and women involved. If someone you know is suffering after abortion, here’s how to talk to a friend who’s had an abortion. Find help through Project Rachel Ministry.