Commit Yourself to Being the Face of the Pro-Life Movement
Before you offer a public witness, see yourself as others see you. Can others see your compassion and concern? Are they attracted to the values you communicate?
Educate Yourself on Pro-life Issues
Effective public witness requires that you know and understand the facts before you attempt to articulate them to others.
Engage in One-on-One Conversations
Be willing to be identified as pro-life in those many occasions of everyday life when you can offer a voice of compassion and promote a pro-life ethic among family, friends and co-workers.
Offer Pro-life Mentoring
Being a committed Catholic pro-life women can be a very lonely and frustrating situation in many professions. The expertise and support of pro-life mentors are a source of enormous encouragement and a stimulus to public witness.
Become Aware of Positive Alternatives
Knowledge of resources for alternatives to abortion, post-abortion healing, end of life care, and church support services is indispensable to bring the values of the culture of life to those in need of help. State by state listing of agencies providing alternatives to abortion can be found at Pregnancy Centers Online and from Birthright International in English, Spanish and French. A complete listing of Project Rachel services across the country is available from the National Office of Post Abortion Reconciliation and Healing.
Support Pro-Life Organizations
There are more than 4,000 pro-life organizations in the U.S. which you can support in their efforts to provide a wide range of pro-life activities including education, public advocacy, lobbying, political activity, alternatives to abortion, and post-abortion healing. A comprehensive listing of pro-life organizations in the U.S. and abroad can be found at www.prolifeinfo.org/organizations.html
[b]Research the Positions of Candidates[/b]
The law is a teacher of values. Learn how candidates who seek to represent you stand on the life issues. Exercise your right to vote and support candidates who are committed to building a culture of life. www.usccb.org/prolife/gospel.htm
Dialogue with Those Who Disagree
Articulating a reasoned and committed pro-life perspective to those unfamiliar or opposed to the values of a culture of life can offer thought-provoking challenges to their underlying world view. To read about and comment on a five and one-half year dialogue in Boston, consult http://www.publicconversation...
Public Speaking
Schools, religious education programs, alumni groups, church and women's groups are always looking for guest speakers with an important message. Consider how you could weave a pro-life message from your experiences and expertise.
Local Events
Participating in local pro-life activities provides opportunities for education, fellowship, and encouragement to build a culture of life. See WAL Calendar of Local Events.
Pray
Prayer is the singularly most important way to build a culture of life and give yourself the insight and courage to speak publicly and effectively with love and compassion.
Commit Yourself to Being the Face of the Pro-Life Movement