We stand at a cultural crossroads, the intersection of the Culture of Life and the Culture of Death. At this critical juncture, the choices we make matter, now and forever. Therefore, we, the members of Life is Worth Living, a lay apostolate, have chosen to promote the Culture of Life and do solemnly declare:

• We dedicate ourselves to the authentic restoration of respect for human life.

• We humbly acknowledge our dependence on Almighty God, the Author of Life.

• We hold sacred the life of every human being regardless of age, physical condition, mental health, degree of genetic perfection, or ability to contribute.

• We assert the inviolability of innocent human life, the personhood of every human being, and the right of every person to full protection under the law, from conception until natural death.

• We reject imposed death in all its guises and deplore deceptive euphemisms such as “freedom of choice,” “a right to die,” “mercy killing,” and “death with dignity.” There is no dignity in killing vulnerable persons, nor any shining mercy.

Our Mission

Our mission is to strive to affirm—in thought, word, and deed—the infinite preciousness of human life; to encourage service to others rather than radical self-interest; and to promote a climate of public opinion that recognizes the right of all human beings to life, respect, compassionate care, appropriate medical treatment, and equality under the law.

In order to fulfill our mission, we commit ourselves to

• Pray that the light of truth will: re-form consciences; inspire repentance for anti-life attitudes, actions, and omissions; and bring to an end all forms of imposed death.
• Study the authentic moral teachings of the Catholic Church regarding life issues and continually endeavor to learn more about all matters affecting human life, for knowledge is a very effective weapon when used to expose deceptions.
• Defend human life by explaining the Church’s teachings and sharing the good news about life, in the belief that we can make a difference, one person at a time.   

We implore the blessing of the Lord, the Giver of Life, upon our labors.

Archbishop Fulton Sheen, of happy memory, pray for us.