Preparing Our Hearts for the Mass for Life

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Church teaching on the Sacredness of Human Life & Dignity

"Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being" (CCC, no.2558).

We share the following resources for personal formation, and so that you feel more equipped to share the Gospel of Life with others:

Respect for Human Life (CCC nos. 2259-2283)

Respect for the Dignity of Persons (CCC nos. 2284-2301)

Safguarding Peace (CCC nos. 2302-2330)

Understanding Human Dignity (A Guide to Four Essential Concepts)

An OHL-created summary guide to the Dicastery of the Faith's 2024 promulgation: Dignitas Infinita.

Human Dignity in Catholic Tradition (video; Duquesne University)

CST 101 | Life & Dignity of the Human Person (video; CRS & USCCB)

Another Look at Abortion (USCCB; Bulletin-Insert)

Dilexi Te: 1st Apostolic Exhortation of Pople Leo XIV on "Love for the Poor" (video; Vatican)

A summary guide of Pope Leo's exhortation can be found here. Poverty is an affront to human dignity; it is a social condition not a personal trait.

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Ohio-specific Legislation that we encourage Lawmakers to Support

The following proposed Ohio Bills are pieces of legislation that we would encourage you to speak with your Ohio representative about (and ask them to support if they have not already done so). If you do not know your Ohio House Representative, please use this link. 

Note: these are house bills supported by the Catholic Conference of Ohio—the official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on matters of public policy. Please click on the bill’s link if you would like more information on these specific legislative proposals. 

HB 410: Prohibit Medicaid funds for certain abortion providers 

• The Ohio House has not had a vote on this bill--it remains currently in committee (as of 9/15/25).

HB 472: Waive ID, Birth Certificate Fees for Ohioans experiencing homelessness 

• The Ohio House has not had a vote on this bill--it has been reported and approved by the Children & Human Services sub-committee (11/19/25).

HB 347: SHE WINS Act (enact a new, highly detailed informed consent framework for elective abortions. 

• The Ohio House has not had a vote on this bill--it remains currently in committee (as of 6/11/25).

HB 72: No State-Funded Death Bill (reinforces laws banning public funding for abortion, euthanasia, and execution drugs). 

• The Ohio House has not had a vote on this bill--it remains currently in committee (as of 2/12/25)

HB 324: Patient Protection Act (would establish conditions for prescribing certain drugs that could cause severe adverse effects) 

• On 11/19, the Ohio House PASSED this bill (60 to 28). It was introduced to the Ohio Senate on 11/25.  A breakdown of the YAYs and NAYs can be found here.
• Consider thanking your Ohio House Rep if they voted in favor of this bill OR consider writing your Rep voicing your displeasure if they voted against this bill.

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