Respect Life Ministry
All Life is Precious
"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you,
before you were born, I dedicated you." Jeremiah 1:5
The Holy Apostles Respect Life Ministry believes that all life is precious no matter the stage of development or circumstances. The Respect Life Committee meets every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm. To get involved in the Respect Life Ministry, contact respectlife@hanb.org.
Elizabeth Ministry
The story of the Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth in Luke's Gospel is the inspiration for Elizabeth Ministry (Luke 1:39-56). The sanctity of life and the power of the Holy Spirit is revealed in the common sharing of these two women. The Holy Apostles Elizabeth Ministry chapter supports women and their families during the joys, challenges, and sorrows of the childbearing years. Volunteers offer maternal mentoring in the areas they have experienced. To learn more about Elizabeth Ministry, contact Jan Fredrickson at jfredrickson@hanb.org or (262) 754-0158.
Spiritual Adoption Prayer Program
The Spiritual Adoption Prayer Program is a nine-month prayer commitment for a preborn child who is in danger of abortion. Pray the following prayer written by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen every day within the nine months:​
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Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much! I beg you to
spare the life of baby, (insert the name you have given your spiritually adopted baby), the unborn baby that I have
spiritually adopted, who is in danger of abortion. Amen.​
Every week the Respect Life Committee shares beautiful images and helpful resources in the Welcome Center, the weekly bulletin, and on social media. Click here to view the Spiritual Adoption Prayer Card. Click here to view the Watch Me Grow brochure.
Wave of Light Remembrance Event
The purpose of the annual Wave​ of Light Remembrance Event is to honor all the babies whose lives ended prematurely due to miscarriage, birth complications, or other medical problems. In an effort to recognize these children and to support the family and friends who mourn their loss, the Wave of Light event occurs globally every year. It presents an opportunity to celebrate these little ones who are no longer with us and to unite their families in a candlelight procession and a prayerful sharing ceremony.
Annual Baby Shower
Elizabeth Ministry members host an annual Baby Shower to support local pregnancy resource centers in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. Pregnancy Resource Centers are in need of new and handmade baby items including hats, diapers, wipes, formula, onesies, clothing, socks, burp cloths, bath items, lotion, blankets, and more. Items can be dropped off at the designated areas in the Welcome Center and Parish Center.
Resources
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40 Days for Life - Organization that leads peaceful and prayerful pro-life activism
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Abortion Pill Reversal - Resource for those looking for a second option while taking abortion-inducing pills
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And Then There Were None - Resource for those seeking to leave their jobs in the abortion industry
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Archdiocese of Milwaukee Respect Life Ministry - pro-life activities and events in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
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Catholic Charities of Milwaukee - Adoption services and pregnancy support
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Choose Life License Plate - Show your love for life on the road with a WI Choose Life License Plate. Proceeds go to Wisconsin Pregnancy Resource Centers.
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Life's Connection - Pregnancy Resource Center in Waukesha that provides free assistance to expectant mothers and their families
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Live Action - Pro-life advocacy and educational organization founded by pro-life activist, Lila Rose
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March for Life - Largest annual pro-life event in Washington, D.C.
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Pro-Life Wisconsin - Local group that seeks to educate, legislate, and activate pro-life values throughout the state
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Rachel's Vineyard - Retreats and resources for those looking for healing after their abortion experience
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Project Rachel - Milwaukee organization for those seeking healing after their abortion experience
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Silent No More - Resource for those seeking healing after their abortion experience
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Spiritual Adoption Prayer Program - Prayer commitment for the preborn children who are in danger of abortion
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Students for Life of America - National pro-life organization that provides pro-life resources and leadership for high school and college students
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Support After Abortion - Resource for those looking for healing after their abortion experience
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USCCB Respect Life - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' pro-life activities and events
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Watch Me Grow - Brochure that explains the pre-born baby development stages
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Women's Care Center of Milwaukee - Pregnancy Resource Centers in Milwaukee County that provides free assistance to expectant mothers and their families
