The Mission of the Respect Life Committee is to promote and celebrate, through prayer and educational activities, a consistent ethic of life from conception until natural death. As Catholics we believe that every person is created in God’s image, and we must therefore protect the right to life for all God’s children, particularly the most vulnerable.

We focus our efforts and prayer on the intrinsic evils identified by the Church and the USCCB:

•      Abortion
•      Euthanasia
•      Scientific Embryo Research
•      Contraception

Join Us

The 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
We also meet the 1st Monday of the month from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the nursery, childen are welcome.

Our Events and Projects

Blessing of the Child in the Womb

Many mothers and fathers find comfort and strength in having their child blessed even before he or she enters the world. It is a great affirmation of life and love for the unborn child, to be welcomed into the church and the family. Currently, the blessing is offered by our pastor twice a year, usually in May and October, which is Respect Life Month.
Many mothers and fathers find comfort and strength in having their child blessed even before he or she enters the world. It is a great affirmation of life and love for the unborn child, to be welcomed into the church and the family. Our next blessing will be on Sunday, October 13th at the 9:30am (English) and 2:30pm (Spanish) Masses. Sign up requested (but not required)  at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4FA4A62AA7F94-blessing

Our Lady of Hope

The statue of Mary of Hope is of Our Blessed Mother pregnant with Our Savior, Jesus Christ. Praying to Our Lady of Hope during pregnancy or when trying to conceive, can be a source or wonderful peace and grace. Our ministry will bring the statue to your home along with prayers including the St. Gerard Novena. 

Spiritual Adoption and Birth Celebration

Spiritual Adoption is a free program designed to pray for babies who are in danger of being aborted. Each January we ask you to spiritually adopt a baby, name him or her, and pray for the baby and parents for 9 months that they may chose life. We began again on January 27, 2019 but it is never too late to join!

You may now follow along the growth of your baby by receiving weekly emails. Please email “subscribe” to SpiritualAdoptionSR@gmail.com. 

Spiritual Adoption is a free program designed to pray for babies who are in danger of being aborted. Each January we ask you to spiritually adopt a baby, name him or her, and pray for the baby and parents for 9 months that they may chose life. 
Our program this year will conclude with a "Spiritual Birth" Baby Shower on Sunday, October 20th at 10:30am in the Lewis Room, benefiiting Birthchoice & CPO. Please join us to celebrate life and help new mothers in need. Donations of newborn clothes, blankets and diapers are appreciated. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Thank you for your support.
 

Praying for the Unborn

Join us every 4th Friday of the month to peacefully pray outside A Woman’s Choice abortion facility on Drake Circle in Raleigh. We take turns watching our children at the Chick-fil-A across the street so that parents may pray without their kids if desired. 

40 Days for Life

On Saturday, October 26th, St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church has committed to being present in front of our local abortion facility from 7am -7pm as part of a nationwide 40 day prayer vigil to end abortion. Please sign up for an hour (or more) to be present and peacefully pray outside A Woman's Choice abortion facility at 3305 Drake Circle, Raleigh. We will make sure a prayer partner will be present with you so that nobody is alone. Please only park on Harden Road to avoid potential conflicts with the abortion facility and businesses surrounding them. Thank you for your participation and God bless! You can sign up here  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4FA4A62AA7F94-40days 
Or visit  https://www.40daysforlife.com/raleigh for more details.