Respect Life

The Respect Life Ministry embraces the task of restoring respect for all human life from the moment of conception until natural death. Prayer and a deeper relationship with our Lord for ourselves and others is at the heart of all we do. See our parish and community offerings below!

In partnership with Birthright of Woodbridge:
  • Trivia Night
  • Baby Bassinet Collection 
In partnership with Catholic Charities:
  • Reverse Advent Food Drive
    • Family Faith Formation program supports the St. Lucy Food Project (SLFP).
  • Vacation Bible School 5-Day Food Drive
    • Children collect items for SLFP.
  • Christmas Giving Tag Tree – Gifts and essentials for:
    • Men at Christ House Transitional Housing & Evening Meal Program
    • Mothers and children at St. Margaret of Cortona Transitional & Maternity Housing
  • Back2School Tag Tree
    • Clothing, backpacks, and supplies for St. Margaret of Cortona children.
  • Give a Gift for Life Fundraiser
    • Supports the Gabriel Project, Catholic Charities Pregnancy & Adoption Support, and Project Rachel.
  • Lenten Giving Tag Tree – Past beneficiaries include:
    • Bartolo School (Pedro Santana)
    • Mother of Mercy Medical Clinic (Woodbridge)
  • Super Bowl Sunday Charity Bake Sale
    • Benefits Catholic Charities programs and St. Margaret of Cortona families.
  • Advent Blessing Bags
    • Hygiene and cleaning items for the Mobile Response Center Mercy Van.
  • Prison Ministry Welcome Back Backpacks
    • Supplies for returning citizens.
  • Drive-Thru Food & Supply Drives
    • Support SLFP Warehouse in Manassas.
  • Safe Haven Baby Box Collection
    • Held in October (Respect Life Month).
  • Summer Ember Day of Service
    • Parishioners volunteer at SLFP Warehouse.
  • Clothing Collection
    • For Afghan refugee families through Migration & Refugee Services.
  • Corn Gleaning at Parker Farms
    • Half the harvest donated to SLFP.
  • Diaper Drive
    • For mothers and babies at St. Margaret of Cortona.

Visit Natural Family Planning (NFP)

For over 50 years, Birthright has been helping women with unplanned pregnancies. Committed to providing confidential, non-judgmental support to any woman who is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant, no matter her age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status or financial situation, Birthright is a charitable organization that relies on the dedication, time and talents of volunteers and the generosity of donations to ensure it can persevere in supporting pregnant women.

The local Birthright can be reached at (703) 583-1178.
Visit Birthright Here: https://birthright.org/

Tepeyac OB/GYN is a pro-life faith based obstetrics and gynecology practice serving the metropolitan DC/NOVA/MD area for over 30 years. They are missione to restore the integrity of the human person by combining the best of modern medicine with the healing presence of Jesus Christ.

Visit: Tepeyac OB/GYN.

Be Not Afraid is an online outreach to parents who have received a poor or difficult prenatal diagnosis. The family stories, articles, and links within this site are presented as a resource for those who may have been asked to choose between terminating a pregnancy or continuing on despite the diagnosis.

Visit Be Not Afraid Here: http://www.benotafraid.net/

Marjorie Dannenfelser and a group of pro-life women founded Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America in 1992 as the political arm of the pro-life movement. Named for the suffragette who opposed abortion, SBA Pro-Life America leads the movement with her courageous spirit and now includes over 1,000,000 Americans committed to serving women and saving babies.

Visit: https://sbaprolife.org/

If you or anyone you know has been affected by abortion, please contact Project Rachel at (888) 456-HOPE.

Visit their site here: http://hopeafterabortion.com/

40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.

Visit 40 Days Here: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/

The Respect Life Office is a resource for finding the latest updates on upcoming events, facts and statistics on life issues.  

Visit the Diocese of Arlington’s Respect Life Office Webpage Here: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/family-life/respect-life/

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