Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities

The Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities is the foundational document of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops providing guidelines for carrying out the Church's fundamental pro-life mission in dioceses throughout the country, in our parishes, schools, and organizations.  The Pastoral Plan helps us to live out our call to build a Culture of Life that reverences the dignity of the human person and the sacredness of human life from conception to natural death. 

The Pastoral Plan contains four major "pillars" that the U.S. Bishops have set forth as elements necessary for authentic Catholic pro-life efforts in dioceses throughout the country. 

The four pillars are:

• PRAYER AND WORSHIP

• EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

• PASTORAL CARE

• PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY

How is God calling you to serve in pro-life ministry?  It is our hope that every parish will work to establish a pro-life ministry to serve and assist the faithful to live out our fundamental pro-life mission as an integral part of our Catholic faith and life.  The diocesan Respect Life Office provides leadership training programs to help you and your parish establish a pro-life ministry.  You don't have to "re-invent the wheel"!  We can help you to delve more deeply into the Church's teachings and offer practical ideas on how to implement each of the four pillars of the Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities for a successful pro-life ministry.  For more information or to schedule a training for your parish contact us at 508-929-4311 or email aledoux@worcesterdiocese.org.