RLA Resource Corner

The Respect Life Apostolate has a number of resources to assist priests, deacons, catechists, teachers, parish coordinators and the lay faithful in promoting a Culture of Life in the roles they serve.  Please see the items below and in the navigation menu to the left for resources to help in your role to share the Gospel with others. 

If you cannot find the information you seek, please contact the RLA at prolife@archstl.org or call 314-792-7555.

Teachings on Abortion

• Scriptural References on Abortion
• What the Catechism says about abortion
• Papal Encyclicals
• Letters, Addresses, or Homilies of the Holy Father
• From Congregations and Councils of the Vatican
• Conference and Committee statements of the Bishops of the United States
• Letters, Addresses, or Homilies of Bishops around the world
• From other Sources associated with the Magisterium
• The Early Church
• Documents on other Themes