Since 1973, the Catholic Church in the United States has observed October as Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is observed as Respect Life Sunday. As Catholics, we are called to cherish and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end, and at every point in between. During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity and gift of every human life.

Here are some ideas for participating in Respect Life Month!

1. PRAY

Pray the Respect Life Month Novena!

October 22-30, 2025

Join thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, as well as a short reflection, ideas for building a culture of life, and more. Beginning October 22, you will receive emails from Flocknote containing the novena prayers for that day.

2. REFLECT

This short reflection unpacks this Jubilee year’s focus on hope within the context of respect for human life, highlighting our Holy Father’s call to be signs of hope to all facing trials and difficulties.

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3. STAY CONNECTED

Help build a culture that welcomes, cherishes, and protects human life.

When you sign up for Respect Life Prayer and Action from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, you will receive:

prayers
invitations to webinars
action alerts to contact Congress and government leaders
ways to strengthen a culture of life in your community

Join thousands of Catholics as we seek to transform our culture!

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For more Respect Life prayers, reflections, and information from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, please visit usccb.org/prolife and respectlife.org.