Sacred Heart Church – Respect Life Board

Respect Life Reference & Lending Library

The Respect Life Board has established the Sacred Heart Reference and Lending to make available educational & informational resources on this important subject matter to parishioners and friends. A brochure with this information is also available at the back of the Church. The following is a listing by topic of the materials now available.

To arrange to borrow any of these materials, contact Respect Life Board Member, Mary Bierwirth, at (203) 438-1613.

1. The Respect Life Movement

Articles

- A People of Life and a People for Life – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Pro-Life Secretariat

- In God’s Image: Building a Culture of Life – Cardinal John O’Conner

- The New Eugenics: Cloning and Beyond – M. Therese Lysaught, PhD

- The Assault on Catholic Health Care – Maureen Kramlich, Esq.

- Hope for the Journey: Support for the Terminally Ill – Kathy Kalina RN

- The Graduate Level Course in Parenting (parents talk of the joy and challenges faced raising a child with Down’s Syndrome) - M. & V. Salter

- Natural Family Planning: An Unexpected Grace - Lee Ann Doerflinger

- Global Trafficking in Persons: Modern Form of Slavery – M. MacDonnell

Speeches

- ‘Respect Life – Every Child is a Sign of God’s Love.’ By Mother Teresa

- “Whatsoever You Do…” Speech by Mother Teresa in Washington, D.C.

Pamphlets/Booklets (all from Priests for Life organization)

- A Ministry of Encouragement for Life: Priests for Life – What is It?

- A Letter to My Priest

- Are You a ‘Single Issue Person?’

- Pro-Life Examination of Conscience

- Priests for Life Newsletter (published free six times a year)

Video/Cassette Tape

- In God’s Image: Called to Build a Culture of Life. Audiocassette Series of 12 superb talks from the international conference convened in 1999.

- The Myth of Population Control – Steve Mosher, Population Research Institute

2. Catholic Teaching on The Dignity of Human Life

Books

- The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) On the Value and Inviolability of Human Life by Pope John Paul II

- Catholic Teachings on Pro-Life Issues by Fr. Anthony Zimmerman, STD

Pamphlets/Booklets

- Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics - NCCB

- Faithful for Life: A Moral Reflection – NCCB

- Ethical & Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services -NCCB

3. Pre-Marital Chastity

Pamphlets/ Booklets

- Love – and Do What You Will (Talking to Teens about Benefits of Chastity)

- A Chastity Manifesto: produced by The Couple to Couple League

Articles (from Christopher News Notes)

- Speaking of Sex: A Message for Young People from Young People.

- I am Somebody! A Message on Self-Esteem for Teens, from Teens.

- The Pressure’s On On On: Young People Talk About Peer Pressure

- Standing Up to Peer Pressure: Courage and Conscience

4. Natural Family Planning vs Birth Control

Pamphlets/Booklets

- Marital Sexuality

- What Does the Catholic Church Really Teach about Birth Control?

- Natural Family Planning: Safe, Healthy, Effective.

- What’s Wrong with Contraception?

- The Pill: How It Works. Is It Safe?

- Tubal Ligation: Some Questions and Answers

- Vasectomy: Some Questions and Answers

- From Contraception to Abortion… to Columbine

- The CCL Story: What is the Couple to Couple League

- What Others Are Saying about Natural Family Planning

Articles

- Natural Family Planning: An Unexpected Grace - Lee Ann Doerflinger

- The Facts About Birth Control: American Life League’s Life Guide Series

- Until Death Do Us Part: The Permanence of Marriage. Produced by Foundation for the Family

Books

- Physicians Healed - Personal, inspiring, compelling stories of 15 doctors who do not prescribe contraception. Edited by Cleta Hartman

Video/Cassette Tapes

- Natural Family Planning: Napro Technology – Paul Carpentier, MD

5. The Facts About Abortion

Pamphlets/Booklets

- Abortion and Contraception: Fruits of the Same Tree (Priests for Life)

- The Facts About Abortion (American Life League)

- Know the Facts Before You Choose (Easton Publishing)

- When Life Begins: A Matter of Belief or Matter of Fact? (Priests for Life)

- The Bible’s Teaching Against Abortion (Priests for Life)

- Death in the Delivery Room – Testimony of Jill Stanek, RN

Videos

- Hard Truth (Targeted to Adults) Foundation for the Family

- Eclipse of Reason (Targeted to Adults) Foundation for the Family

- Let Me Live (For Teens) Pat Boone Enterprises

- Ultrasound (For Teens) Sound Wave Images

- Who Broke the Baby? American Portrait Films

Books

- Breast Cancer: It’s Link to Abortion and the Birth Control Pill

by Chris Kahlenborn, MD

Video/Cassette Tape

- Interview w/ Victim of Abortion (Focus on the Family)

- The Link Between the Birth Control Pill, Abortion and Breast Cancer by Chris Kahlenborn, MD

6. Choosing Life / Adoption

Pamphlets/Booklets

- Adoption: A Loving Choice (Life Cycle Books)

- Up in the Air About Having an Abortion? (Birthright)

- If Someone You Know Considers Abortion (Life Cycle Books)

- Birthright Needs a Very Special Someone (Birthright)

- Pregnant? Need Help? (Birthright)

- Wouldn’t You Like to Be Really Free? (Birthright)

Articles

- The Graduate Level Course in Parenting (parents talk of the joy and

challenges faced raising a child with Down’s Syndrome) - M. & V. Salter

7. Post Abortion Healing

Pamphlets/ Booklets

- Project Rachel: A Healing Process for Catholics Affected by Abortion

Video/Cassette Tape

- Rachel’s Vineyard - Theresa Burke, PhD, founder, discusses the work of

this therapeutic support group for post abortion healing.

8. Educating Our Children

Pamphlets/Booklets

- Before Your Were Born (Suitable for Children) Human Life International

- Speaking to Children About Abortion (Priests for Life)

- How You Began (Life Cycle Books)

- The First Nine Months (Focus on the Family)

- To Save a Life (Christopher News Notes)

- The Stages of Life (Human Life International)

Respect Life Curriculum

- Religious Education Program (Respect Life Ministry)

- Pro-Life Curriculum – Grades 1-8

- Choose Life! Unborn Children and the Right to Life (Grade 5-12)

9. Getting Involved

Articles

- Living the Gospel of Life and Civic Responsibility – David Walsh

Pamphlets/Booklets

- Principles of Pro-Life Action (Priests for Life)

- Three Simple Activities to Promote Life (Priests for Life)

- Pray & Act (Priests for Life)

- Abortion: None of Your Business? (Priests for Life)

- Novena for the Protection of the Unborn (Women for Faith & Family)

- Women for Faith and Family

- Affirmation for Catholic Women (Women for Faith & Family)

- Q & A: Various Female-related topics (Women for Faith & Family)

- What on Earth Can I Do? (Christopher News Notes)

- How To Encourage Your Priest to be Actively Pro-Life

- ‘Our Media is the Streets’ – Pro-Life Activism

Cassettes

- Human Life International Conference (Set of 15 Speeches)