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Parish Resources
In an effort to support the wonderful work of the priests and parishes of the Diocese of Steubenville, the following resources have been provided for your use.
We will update this section on a regular basis based on upcoming events and the needs of our priests and parishes.
Please be sure to contact us if you are in need of other resources that we might be able to provide.
Click here to hear the audio from our Diocesan Respect Life Conference!
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING AWARENESS WEEK - JULY 21-27, 2013
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is a national educational campaign. The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother.
2013 Theme: Pro-Woman, Pro-Man, Pro-Child, Natural Family Planning.
The following resources are available to download and print:
The following resources are available for purchase:
NFP POSTER
(USCCB)
NFP INTRODUCTORY VIDEO
(DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE)
FROM THEIR WEBSITE:
The above NFP poster may be used with our permission in its entirety for educational purposes. No elements are to be taken out of the design.The posters are 17" X 22" with English on one side and Spanish on the reverse. Cost: $2.75 each; 50-100 copies, $2.00 each; 100+ copies, $1.75 each; plus shipping and handling. Posters are sold "folded" or are available "flat" for extra shipping and postage. To order call 1-866-582-0943; or e-mail customerservice@ifcweb.com. Ask for publication #1322 for the posters. Postcards can be purchased as well, ask for item #1324. Postcards cost 20 cents each.
FROM THEIR WEBSITE:
Natural Family Planning (NFP) videos or DVDs are hard to find. But we need Catholic videos on NFP now more than ever, especially for Pre-Cana programs. That’s why we made a new NFP video for today’s Catholic, or anyone who wants to learn about NFP. We present a comprehensive introduction to the new Natural Family Planning. This is not the old-fashioned “rhythm method!” This video is contemporary, engaging, and shot in documentary style. It is ideal for Catholic marriage preparation programs or for anyone preparing for a Catholic wedding or marriage in the Catholic Church. MORE
“The marital vocation is not a private or merely personal affair. Yes, marriage is a deeply personal union and relationship, but it is also for the good of the Church and the entire community.”
The Church has a duty to support married couples and to promote the true meaning of marriage in God's plan. Two upcoming events present the perfect opportunity to education our people about the vocation of marriage and to offer support to married couples and families: National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Feb. 10).
Celebrating the Value of Marriage
Parishes can celebrate the vocation of marriage in a variety of ways. Some possibilities include:
Distribute the World Marriage Day Prayer Cards (available in color or black and white).
Resources Highlighted by the Bishops
The US Bishops's Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth recommends the following:
Year of Faith Family Resources– The US Bishops website has many resources for families during the Year of Faith, including a special Family Prayer for the Year of Faith.
Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty – This is “an excellent opportunity for engaged couples, husbands and wives, and families to live this Year of Faith with prayerful commitment, perseverance, and growing awareness of areas where faithful and courageous witness are needed,” writes Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Chairman of the US Bishops Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth.
Marriage: Unique for a Reason – Video and print materials and other educational and resources are available to explain and defend the true meaning of marriage as a permanent and exclusive union of one man and one woman at www.MarriageUniqueforaReason.org.
World Marriage Day and National Marriage Week USA – These annual celebrations provide opportunities to educate and support married couples, as well as to promote the benefits of marriage for society at large.
Marriage is such a crucial aspect of the life of the Church, and of society at large. All efforts to strengthen marriage and family life are so important, and are greatly appreciated.
The U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities and the U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty, with the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment, are co-sponsoring the “Project Life and Liberty” postcard campaign. The target kick-off day for this event is the weekend of February 9-10, 2013, though your diocese or parish may set a later weekend.
MARCH FOR LIFE 2013
The Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., will take place on Friday, January 25, 2013. See our calendar page for a list of events and helpful links.
The Catholic Conference of Ohio encourages voters to carefully study and prayerfully consider their voting choices. The United States Catholic Bishops’ 2011 updated statement, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, calls for a renewed politics that focuses on moral principles, the defense of life, the needs of the weak, and the pursuit of the common good. The Catholic Church does not tell voters how to vote. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each person and his or her properly formed conscience. READ MORE
The first Sunday of October is Respect Life Sunday, and October is considered Respect Life Month. Below are excellent resources for October, and for promoting respect for life throughout the year!
2012 Theme: "Faith opens our eyes to human life in all its grandeur and beauty" Parish Respect Life Kits from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops are available from the Office of Family and Social Concerns.
*These bulletin inserts are the same texts as the pamphlets but are formatted to be placed in your parish bulletins. They can be downloaded in pamphlet format from the USCCB website here.
Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is a national educational campaign. The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae Vitae (July 25) which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. The following resources are available to download and print:
The following resources are available for purchase:
NFP POSTER
(USCCB)
NFP INTRODUCTORY VIDEO
(DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE)
FROM THEIR WEBSITE:
The posters are 17" X 22" with English on one side and Spanish on the reverse. Cost: $2.75 each; 50-100 copies, $2.00 each; 100+ copies, $1.75 each; plus shipping and handling. Posters are sold "folded" or are available "flat" for extra shipping and postage. To order call 1-866-582-0943; or e-mail customerservice@ifcweb.com. Ask for publication #1222 for the posters. Postcards can be purchased as well, ask for item #1224. Postcards cost 20 cents each.
FROM THEIR WEBSITE: Natural Family Planning (NFP) videos or DVDs are hard to find. But we need Catholic videos on NFP now more than ever, especially for Pre-Cana programs. That’s why we made a new NFP video for today’s Catholic, or anyone who wants to learn about NFP. We present a comprehensive introduction to the new Natural Family Planning. This is not the old-fashioned “rhythm method!” This video is contemporary, engaging, and shot in documentary style. It is ideal for Catholic marriage preparation programs or for anyone preparing for a Catholic wedding or marriage in the Catholic Church. MORE
World Marriage Day will take place on February 12, 2012. World Marriage Day is an opportunity to witness to God’s plan for love and marriage, a witness that our culture so desperately needs.
Parishes can celebrate this day in a variety of ways. Some possibilities include:
Marriage is such a crucial aspect of the life of the Church, and of society at large. All efforts to strengthen marriage and family life are so important, and are greatly appreciated.
Please visit our MARRIAGE PAGE For other resources and information on marriage.
The first Sunday of October is Respect Life Sunday, and October is considered Respect Life Month. Below are excellent resources for October, and for promoting respect for life throughout the year!
2011 Theme: "I came so that all might have LIFE, and have it to the full"
Parish Respect Life Kits from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops are available from the Office of Family and Social Concerns.
“The marital vocation is not a private or merely personal affair. Yes, marriage is a deeply personal union and relationship, but it is also for the good of the Church and the entire community.” 
The U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities and the U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty, with the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment, are co-sponsoring the “Project Life and Liberty” postcard campaign. The target kick-off day for this event is the weekend of February 9-10, 2013, though your diocese or parish may set a later weekend. 
The Catholic Conference of Ohio encourages voters to carefully study and prayerfully consider their voting choices. The United States Catholic Bishops’ 2011 updated statement, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, calls for a renewed politics that focuses on moral principles, the defense of life, the needs of the weak, and the pursuit of the common good. The Catholic Church does not tell voters how to vote. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each person and his or her properly formed conscience. READ MORE
World Marriage Day will take place on February 12, 2012. World Marriage Day is an opportunity to witness to God’s plan for love and marriage, a witness that our culture so desperately needs. 
