The efforts of the Family Life/Respect Life Office are born of the belief that every human person is created out of love by God, made in His image and likeness, and is destined to live forever. Out of this awareness of the profound reverence due to every person and a great desire to draw each one closer to Christ, we provide programs to prepare couples for marriage, to support the family, and to build a culture of life. 

On the tabs above you will find information about the programs we provide.

Below are some important highlights:

		March For Life, Washington DC - Monday, January 23rd, 2012 Join us for the 39th annual March For Life in Washington, D.C..  To register for the bus leaving from New York City, click here. For a complete listing of buses leaving from the Archdiocese, click here. For other information, click here.
		Oppose NYC Sex Education Mandate! In August 2011, the Department of Education of the City of New York announced that all public school students would be required to attend sex education classes, beginning this school year. The Archdiocese strongly opposes this decision, and has urged school officials to offer abstinence education instead.  Click here for more information.
		41 % of NYC Pregnancies end by abortion. Statistics recently released show that 41% of pregnancies in NYC were ended by abortions in 2009.  That's nearly double of the US rate! Click here for more information and to HELP reduce this rate.   http://www.nyc41percent.com/.  IF you are a pregnant woman in need, click here for help.
		True Freedom: Breaking free from pornography Info, websites, DVDs, books, bookmarks, prayer cards, and parish materials to help those who struggle with pornography-use to break free and experience True Freedom.  for more info
		Golden Jubilee Mass: 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration A mass will be held on 4/29/2012 at St. Patrick's Cathedral to celebrate those in the Archdiocese of New York who have been married for 50 years.  Registration must be made through your local Parish by 4/13/2012.  for more information
		An advertising awareness campaign begins March 1 for the outreach ministry to help those who have suffered an abortion.  For more information
		Pregnancy Help Are you pregnant? do you need help? do you know someone who needs help because they are in a crisis pregnancy? We have help for you! Click here for more info
		Urgent -- Take Action Now! Do you want to be a more effective player in the public arena? Join the statewide electronic Catholic Advocacy Network...
		Are you married? Or just thinking about it? Either way, the Catholic Church cares about your marriage...
		Congratulations on your decision to get married!  Register for a class, or browse our frequently asked questions...