Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois invites you to join us for Mass prior to the start of the March for Life Rally and march at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 17th at the University of Illinois-Springfield Sangamon Auditorium (1 University Plaza, Springfield, IL 62703). We will begin Mass with Catholics from throughout the state of Illinois at 10:00 a.m. and celebrated by the Bishops of Illinois. After the Mass, attendees are encouraged to head to the State Capitol for the rally and march. Lunch will not be provided, but many opportunities exists in the area for groups.
Before 10:00 AM
Access live stream programming or use the resources below to participate in lesson plans, discussions, or activities in your home, school, or parish.
Free Pro-Life Lesson Resources for Teachers, Catechists, and Youth/Campus Ministers
The resources on this page were compiled for you by the Office of Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. It is grouped by age, starting with the youngest. Depending on the maturity and background knowledge of your class, consider checking the age group immediately above/below yours for further ideas which can be adapted to suit your needs.
Free Pro-Life Lesson Resources for Teachers, Catechists, and Youth/Campus Ministers
The resources on this page were compiled for you by the Office of Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. It is grouped by age, starting with the youngest. Depending on the maturity and background knowledge of your class, consider checking the age group immediately above/below yours for further ideas which can be adapted to suit your needs.
- “Christopher Robin” Movie Discussion Guide (Rated PG)
- “Horton Hears a Who” Movie Discussion Guide (Rated G)
- “Penny Serenade” (1941) Movie Discussion Guide (Not Rated)
- Huntsville Respect Life Curriculum
- Pre K – 12th Grade
- Between 9 and 12 lessons for each Grade
Have your students work together to plan/implement any of the following for your school or parish.
- These can be planned in advance and used for the day of the March for Life in Washington DC. They can also be planned in response to Respect Life activities and lessons and used for a day of prayer for the unborn on the Feast of the Annunciation – March 25, or during the months of October or May.
- Consider letting the class work together to decide what they want to do, and when. Guide them to split up the work appropriately and make it a class project. Give them theology/religion class time to work on it, and count it as a project grade (or several grades!)
- Respect Life Prayer Service
- Respect Life Mass
- Older students can create age-appropriate lessons to deliver to younger students
- Day of Silence at school
- Video, essays, posters promoting respect life themes
