Catholic Advocate Network
The Grassroots Public Policy Initiative of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls

"[W]e are facing an enormous and dramatic clash between good and evil, death and life, the “culture of death” and the “culture of life”. ... [W]e are all involved and we all share in it, with the inescapable responsibility of choosing to be unconditionally pro-life.”   ~ Pope John Paul II Evangelium Vitae 28

CAMPAIGN TO AFFIRM HOUSE BILL 1215
The Women's Health and Human Life Protection Act - "Referred Law 6" on the Ballot

Find Comfort in Sacred Scripture...

November 8, 2006
First Reading: 
Philippians 2: 12 - 18

12

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

13

for God is at work in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

14

Do all things without grumbling or questioning,

15

that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

16

holding fast the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

17

Even if I am to be poured as a libation upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

18

Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.


Ordination Address
Bishop Paul J. Swain | October 26, 2006
 Video | Audio


Ballot Issues Mass Address
Bishop Samuel J. Aquila
Audio

"Together With Jesus for Life and Families"

Praying for Success on Referred Law 6
& Constitutional Amendment C

Devotionals Overview

Immaculate Conception Novena

Eucharistic Adoration Sign-up Sheet

Evening Prayer & Vigil Program

On July 29, 2006, Fr. John Corapi encouraged South Dakotans to pray Mother Teresa's 911 Prayer DAILY for
a successful vote on Referred Law 6:

9 Memorares   1 Holy Rosary   1 Divine Mercy Chaplet


A prayer calendar to help ensure prayer coverage each day - please sign when you pray for HB 1215 - Referred Law 6

In Their Own Words:

Testimony of Bill Connor, Conceived in Rape

Testimony of Megan, Sexual Assault Victim
Read Her Story | Watch Her Video

Testimony of Rebecca, Conceived in Rape

Testimony of Kayla, Post-Abortive Woman
Read Her Story | Watch Her Video

(More testimony at: www.VoteYesforLife.com)

 

For information on a statewide coalition to encourage a "Yes" vote on HB 1215
(Referred Law 6)
please visit:

VoteYesForLife.com

DIOCESAN DOCUMENTS

Response of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls to the
Women's Health and Human Life Protection Act (HB 1215 - Referred Law 6)

An educational booklet to assist the faithful of the Diocese of Sioux Falls in understanding HB 1215
and to encourage them to vote "Yes" to affirm HB 1215 (Referred Law) on November 7, 2006

Prayer Card - Diocesan Prayer to Affirm HB 1215 (Referred Law 6)

Prayer Guide
1-Page Format  |  2-Page Format  |  Booklet Format
Diocesan Prayer Guide that includes a Prayer Service for the

intention of a successful "Yes" vote on HB 1215 (Referred Law 6)

Prayers for the Devotion portion of the Prayer Service:

Holy Rosary

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

 Pro-Life Reflections

Sample in Song 56K | High Speed

To Order Professional Copies of the Above documents: CLICK HERE


Posters
8x11 | 11x17

10 Things To Do This Election Year To Help Build a Culture Of Life

What You Need to Know Before Entering the Ballot Box
Quotes and Statements for Bulletin Insert(s)

Outline for a Parish Rally or Forum

HOUSE BILL 1215 DOCUMENTS

Report of the SD Task Force to Study Abortion
Report Exhibits

HB 1215 - Women's Health & Human Life Protection Act

HB 1215 Legislative History

CAN Talking Points/Fact Sheet

CAN Talking Points/Fact Sheet ON EXCEPTIONS

STATEMENTS & OTHER INFO

Statement of Apostolic Administrator,
Bishop Samuel J. Aquila

Emergency Contraception
for Sexual Assault Victims
Additional information on Church teachings

"What Were They Thinking?"

by Rory King

"Trend setting in South Dakota"
by Tony Snow | 03-10-06

In Their Own Words:
What Planned Parenthood Tells Women

POLITICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES

 IRS Tax Information for Churches and Religious Organizations
United States Internal Revenue Service

 Political Activity Guidelines for Catholic Organizations
by the USCCB Office of the General Counsel

 

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Maintained by Travis and Kelly Benson, Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls Lobbyists and Co-Directors of the Respect Life Office and Catholic Charities.
 Inquires: 
tbenson@sfcatholic.org or kbenson@sfcatholic.org

 

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