SPIRITUAL ADOPTION
Week 1: March 22 – At Conception: Congratulations! A new human comes into existence at fertilization with 46 chromosomes. Although half of Baby’s chromosomes come from each parent’, he is genetically different from both parents, and his sex is determined genetically.
Spiritual Adoption Sign-Up! What Is It? Can you say a two-sentence prayer to Jesus, Mary and Joseph for an unborn child who is in danger of abortion? Of course, you can! Please find the Spiritual Adoption box in the narthex and fill out the form, naming your baby, and cut in half. Place one-half in the green basket. Take the other half as a reminder and please take a Spiritual Adoption Prayer Card! Beginning March 25th (The Feast of the Annunciation), please pray the Spiritual Adoption prayer found on the back of your prayer card. Each week, you can follow the “footprints” of your baby’s growth. You will also receive an email about the development of your spiritually-adopted child. The Spiritual Adoption will culminate with the Birthright of Greenville Baby Shower in November to prepare for our babies’ arrivals in December! Please join this spiritual battle to protect each small and innocent life.
“Whatsoever you do to the least of My brethren, you do unto Me.” – Matthew 25:40
Mission Statement
To promote respect for every human life from conception to natural death.
To transform today’s culture of death into a culture of life.
To proclaim that human life is a precious gift from God; and 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
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Get Involved
All across the Upstate, hundreds of people are courageously standing up to protect human life. The time is NOW – this is our chance to stand up for the unborn, the sick, the poor, and the most vulnerable among us!
We are always looking for ways to help people engage their love for life. We are in great need for people to become more involved in our parish in pursuit of these goals.
We look forward to your considering volunteering in the following areas:
- prayer warriors
- planning pro-life events
- Marches for Life
- Spiritual Adoption and Baby Shower
- Elder Care Workshop
- Infant of Prague Devotion
If you wish to find out more about us, please contact us at 864 772 9020 or email Annette Burgess at annetteburgess8@gmail.com.
Goals
Pray for protection of all human lives.
Raise a helping hand to those in crisis pregnancies, post abortive healing, and needing elder care.
Offer a calendar of pro-life events and support community events.
Lend support to pro-life laws and lawmakers.
Increase membership of the OLR Respect Life Committee
Furnish pro-life materials and workshops on all pro-life topics.
Educate ourselves and others about Catholic teaching on pro-life issues
Infant of Prague-Pro Life Corner
This contains pro-life material and holy cards, and candles and prayer kneeler. Infant dressed to conform to liturgical seasons. For more information on the Infant of Prague: www.pragjesu.info.
Are you struggling with a decision or problem related to abortion or a crisis pregnancy right now?
If so, you’re not alone.
Everyone needs help at one time or another. No one should have to face life’s challenges alone. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we are the People of Life. We stand ready to assist you whenever you need help.
If you don’t find the answers to your questions from the agencies cited below, please contact us at 864-772-9020 or email Annette Burgess at annetteburgess8@gmail.com.
Birthright
721 Lowndes Hill Road, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607; 864-281-7677; birthright.org
Piedmont Women’s Center
1146 Grove Rd., Greenville, SC 29605; 864-233-3823 100 Collins Drive, Greer, SC 29651; 864-848-1407 www.piedmontwomenscenter.org
Adoption Services
Child Adoption Services 864-241-2883 and Hope Embraced Adoptions 864-641-8142
Post-Abortion Healing
Call 877-HOPE4ME www.hopeafterabortion.org – The official Project Rachel website provides resources for help and healing after an abortion and miscarriage.
More Resources
www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities Prime resource for the Bishops’ policy and teaching statements on pro-life issues.
www.nchla.org Offers access to federal legislative information and action alerts with tools for contacting Representatives and Senators.
www.ncbcenter.org The National Catholic Bioethics Center is engaged in education, research, consultation, and publishing to promote the dignity of the human person in health care and life sciences.
www.benotafraid.net Be Not Afraid (BNA) is a private non-profit organization which provides comprehensive case management to parents carrying to term following a prenatal diagnosis.
sidewalkadvocates.org Sidewalk Advocates – Transforming hearts & saving lives through peaceful Sidewalk Advocacy at the abortion facility.