Respect Life
We protect the sanctity of all human life
from conception until natural death
Live your faith by defending the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death.
Upcoming Events
What do we do?
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Project Mercy grants us the opportunity to offer reparations for the sin of abortion and pray for the conversion of hearts through Eucharist Adoration of Our Lord, praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet and Confession followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
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Twice a year, the Church of the Annunciation will pray outside of Planned Parenthood for the conversion of hearts and to end abortion.
We host one day of the 40 Days for Life Fall and Spring Campaigns.
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We have 24 Hours of Adoration twice a year
January 22 - National Day of Prayer for the Protection of the Unborn
October - once during Respect life month or the Month of Remembrance
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Annual Memorial Mass in October for Children who Died without Baptism
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Set in the chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help from the beginning of October, Respect Life month through November, the month of Remembrance.
Parents are encouraged to inscribe the names of their babies in the book of the dead “to present them to Our Lady who in turn presents them to Our Lord,...Her Divine Son, Who intercedes to the Father for us.”
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Annual Texas Rally for Life in January
Support regular collections of baby items for moms in need
Promote various Pro-Life activities throughout the Archdiocese
Project Rachel retreats to facilitate healing for women after an abortion
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants prayer events which include Mass and praying outside of an abortion clinic.
Who Can Join
Every Catholic by definition of faith is a member.
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“Article 5: The Fifth Commandment
You shall not kill. You have heard that it was said to the men of old, 'You shall not kill: and whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.' But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment. "
"Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains forever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being." (CCC 2258)
When & Where We Meet
Third Tuesdays of the month in the church
Why You Should Join
Our Pro-Life mission is at the heart of our identity as Catholics. This mission is for each of us. Will you participate in parish pro-life activities?
Join us!
Put your faith into action by joining parish pro-life activities and events.
Contact Us
Resources
Understand the Church’s teachings on the dignity of every human life — from the unborn, to those struggling with despair, to the sick and dying
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"Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the moral law" (CCC 2271).
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"Everyone is responsible for his life before God who has given it to him. It is God who remains the sovereign Master of life. We are obliged to accept life gratefully and preserve it for his honor and the salvation of our souls. We are stewards, not owners, of the life God has entrusted to us. It is not ours to dispose of." (CCC 2280)
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Even if death is thought imminent, the ordinary care owed to a sick person cannot be legitimately interrupted. The use of painkillers to alleviate the sufferings of the dying, even at the risk of shortening their days, can be morally in conformity with human dignity if death is not willed as either an end or a means, but only foreseen and tolerated as inevitable Palliative care is a special form of disinterested charity. As such it should be encouraged. (CCC 2279)