"Restoring respect for human life in our society is an essential task of the Church that extends through all its institutions, agencies, and organizations and embraces diverse tasks and goals. Actively promoting a renewed respect for human life is the responsibility of every Catholic."
 
United States Bishops' Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities: A Campaign in Support of Life.
 
Respect Life Ministries seeks to assist families, parishes, and other institutions in service to families with the ongoing task of protecting and enhancing human life from conception through natural death.
 
Following the Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities of the NCCB, we engage in education, pastoral care, and advocacy.
 
Promoting a consistent ethic of life, we strive to provide a compassionate, but honest, response to those struggling with issues of abortion, euthanasia, or assisted suicide.