Welcome!
The Respect Life Ministry at St. Edna "proclaims that human life is a precious gift from God; that each person who receives this gift has responsibilities toward God, self and others; and that society, through its laws and social institutions, must protect and nurture human life at every stage of its existence." - Quoted from the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Please explore this web site to find out more about the Respect Life Ministry at St. Edna Church, our mission, the issues we are concerned about, and to link to additional information. We welcome your comments and your support, so please contact us if you would like to learn more about the Ministry.
Our Mission Statement
The purpose of the Respect Life Ministry is to promote within our Church
Community a culture where every human being is valued and protected at the
beginning and end of their human life. We seek to create awareness of the life
affirming positions of the Roman Catholic Church regarding these most
vulnerable moments in life. Ministry activities will respectfully promote
education over protest, empathy over indifference, and unity over division.
About Us
Many important Human Concerns Ministries are in place to serve people
during moments in life when poverty, illness, or unjust treatment exists.
The Respect Life Ministry is different in that it is concerned, specifically,
with those moments when, for the convenience or preference of another,
Gods gift of life is prevented from being created, or is deliberately destroyed.
The Catholic Church has specific opinions on these issues which we respect and support.
Our goal, as Catholics, is to create awareness and educate others of the Church’s positions on life issues.
The goals of the Ministry can only be achieved via methods which will be peaceful, cooperative, and consistent with Christ’s message that we love one another. Our approach to this important work will promote:
- Education over protest – It is our belief that by sharing the wisdom of the Catholic Faith we will be successful at converting hearts and minds on all life issues.
- Empathy over indifference – We will not be indifferent to other viewpoints but will offer an understanding ear and an open mind to enable meaningful dialog around sensitive life issues.
- Unity over division – Through education and dialog, we hope to create a welcoming environment where all points of view can be shared. Finding common ground among our fellow parishioners will be difficult, but far more meaningful and rewarding, than pointing out obvious differences in opinion.
