What is YOUTH FOR LIFE?
A peer ministry of youth FOR youth BY youth at the parish level to learn to respect God's great gift of LIFE.
What is YOUTH FOR LIFE'S mission?
To address Pro-Life issues as experienced in the daily lives of the youth of the parish.
What are those PRO-LIFE ISSUES?
The issues that will be addressed are:
© chastity
© modesty
© human-life development
© teen pregnancy
© contraceptives
© abortion
© secondary virginity
© sacredness of all life
Who can join YOUTH FOR LIFE?
ANY YOUTH willing to learn and to live the message of Jesus: "I have come to give LIFE ..."
What do I have to do as a member of YOUTH FOR LIFE?
© Pray daily to grow in an appreciation of God's gift of LIFE to me and all peoples of the world
© Pray the rosary at least once a month in my parish church to stop the violence of abortion
© Pray the rosary every 2nd Saturday of the month at an abortion mill (summer vacation)-not mandatory
© Attend YFL annual retreat
© Participate in the Walk for Life in Opelousas
© Participate in the celebration of the Anniversary Mass (Roe VS Wade Decision 1/22/1973)
PROGRAMS & SERVICES OFFERED
© 6-week Chastity program
© Speakers available to address high and junior high schools, CCD, Youth Groups and retreats
© Video, pamphlet and brochure lending library
© Project Rachel
© Gabriel Project: a crisis pregnancy outreach program that offers acceptance, love and understanding on a personal level to the young woman
© Youth Pro-Life Oratory Contest
© New Life Center a home that provides emergency shelter: for homeless women alone or with children; for pregnant teens; for families in transition; for the elderly poor; and serves as a day-care center for the residential children
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The YOUTH FOR LIFE ministry is being currently organized by Alison Conque under the direction of Brenda Desormeaux, Pro-Life Director, Diocese of Lafayette.
PARISH YFL LEADERS
Each church parish has three or four leaders. They are the "backbone" of the YFL ministry. The role of each leader is to bring the pro-life issues to the forefront of their schools, to the conscious level of their friends and to youth groups.
YOUTH FOR LIFE OFFICE
Diocese of Lafayette
1408 Carmel Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337)261-5607
Office Hours
Monday--Thursday
8:30 to 4:30
Friday 8:30 to 12:00 noon
Youth for Life Ministry Coordinator
Mariosa Simon
CATHOLIC
SOCIAL SERVICES
ADOPTION AGENCY
1408 Carmel Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337)235-5218
THE NEW LIFE CENTER
404 East Landry
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337)948-3161
UNPLANNED PREGNANCY
24 HOUR HOTLINE
1-800-256-7222
CHAPLAINS
Father Tom Voorhies
685-4426
Father Bill Rogalla
643-7714
Father Curtis Mallet
232-8741