Respect Life Resources
Confused about the IL bill that will allow Physician Assisted Suicide? Is this compassionate care?
Whatever its motives and means, direct euthanasia consists in putting an end to the lives of handicapped, sick, or dying persons. It is morally unacceptable. Thus an act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering constitutes a murder gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and to the respect due to the living God, his Creator. The error of judgment into which one can fall in good faith does not change the nature of this murderous act, which must always be forbidden and excluded. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2277
Pregnant? Need Help? You're not alone.
Walking with Moms in Need
Here are the many resources available to you close to home:
Diocese of Rockford Catholic Charities
Support and Case Management, Linkage to Resources, Pregnancy and Parenting Information, Education and Employment Referrals. Serving Individuals and Couples. No Fee for Services.
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Are you having trouble getting pregnant? Do you want to avoid pregnancy for a serious reason?
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is the scientific, natural, and moral approach to family planning that helps couples achieve or postpone pregnancy by understanding and tracking fertility. NFP fosters self-knowledge, respect, and appreciation for the gift of fertility. Each method of NFP helps a couple identify times of fertility with scientific precision by observing the presence or absence of various signs. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy. NFP supports God’s design for married love by fostering free, total, faithful, and fruitful unity between husband and wife.
Natural Procreative Technology: Curing Infertility at the Source
Are you having trouble with your cycle? Have you had several miscarriages? Considering IVF? Read this first:
Using morally acceptable medical technology to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of infertility is the most compassionate and effective approach for infertile couples. The Church encourages couples experiencing infertility to consider the use of NaProTECHNOLOGY (Natural Procreative Technology), where diagnostic and medical technologies combined with natural spousal intercourse, rather than laboratory procedures, can help couples achieve pregnancy. NaPro Technology (or NPT), a morally acceptable technology, looks to solve infertility at the source without denigrating human life.
Project Rachel
If you are grieving from an abortion, know that help and hope are available. The mercy and love of Jesus Christ can bring you healing.
HOPEAFTERABORTION.COM and RACHELSVINEYARD.ORG
888-456-4673
LoveEd (Love-Education)
LoveEd (Love-Education) is a Catholic book and video resource that assists parents in teaching their children about life, love, sexuality, relationships, and purity.
LoveEd is approved by the Rockford Diocese, and the books have an Imprimatur.
Elizabeth Ministry International
Offering Hope, Help and Healing On Issues Related To Relationships, Sexuality, and Childbearing.
With chapters around the world, we walk alongside those experiencing pregnancy, loss infertility, birth, miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, and parenting transitions — offering compassionate care rooted in faith. Whether through one-on-one mentorship, healing retreats, or resource support, we reflect Mary and Elizabeth’s example of love in action as we walk alongside others with hope, prayer, and love.