Knights Prepare for 37th March for Life

The March for Life

The 37th Annual March for Life will be held on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Washington, D.C.

The march commemorates the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s infamous Roe v. Wade decision on Jan. 22, 1973 that legalized abortion. Other 2010 demonstrations will be held in San Francisco (Jan. 23) and in Ottawa (May 12-14).

All Knights and their families, particularly those in these areas, are urged to join the events. Councils planning bus trips to Washington should book their charters early.

Knights should carry council banners and K of C posters, wear jackets with the K of C emblem, and walk together to show the Order’s support for the right to life. Knights who cannot go to Washington should participate in local or state pro-life demonstrations. State pro-life chaircouples will have information on local activities sponsored or supported by Knights in their jurisdictions.

Schedule prayer services for unborn children at government monuments or participate in other appropriate activities. Invite Squires’ circles, ladies’ auxiliaries, parish pro-life groups and similar organizations to attend or cosponsor planned activities.

To assist your pro-life activities, the Supreme Council offers the following materials (all of which are free of charge when ordered in reasonable quantities; there is only a shipping charge):

The brochure A People of Life – And for Life (#4795) outlines the Order’s commitment to reversing the trend toward a culture of death and building a culture that values human life at every stage. The beautifully designed, full-color brochure clearly outlines the Order’s commitment to the pro-life movement and also offers five practical action items to help members, their families and all concerned people get involved in building a culture of life. A poster (#4804) with a similar design is also available.

Other available items include:

Defend Life billboard (#1938 — limit of two per order. Size 10 feet by 20 feet.)

“Pregnant? Need help?” Birthright flyer (#1757)

“Pray the Rosary to End Abortion” poster (#2073)

and prayer card (#2072)

“Gospel of Life” poster (#4238) and prayer card (#4237E, F or S).

Knights of Columbus units may order these items by contacting the Supreme Council Supply Department using a Requisition Form (#1).

In addition, the Catholic Information Service has a booklet, The Sixth and Ninth Commandments: Sexual Morality, which can be ordered online or by calling 203-752-4267.