Mission
Following the example of Mary and Elizabeth, we visit and share the sacredness of life.
Core Values
The Elizabeth Ministry’s core values are to:
- honor all life
- cherish children
- encourage families
- uplift marriages
- build community
Vision
Elizabeth Ministry is an international movement designed to offer hope and healing for women and their families on issues related to sexuality, childbearing and relationships.
Our dream is that this ministry will help the church truly celebrate the gift of each child conceived and born, and fully mourn each miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth and infant or child death.
By honoring our sexuality, treasuring the gift of fertility, promoting chaste living, uplifting the sanctity of marriage, helping those struggling with pornography or other sexual sins, supporting those suffering infertility problems, encouraging those in the adoptive process, and assisting families experiencing a prenatal, infant or child crisis, illness or special need, we will be a strong witness to our belief in the dignity and worth of all life.
Scriptural Foundation
The visitation of Mary and Elizabeth in Luke ‘s gospel is one of the most profound examples of sharing faith in all of scripture. The sanctity of life and power of the Spirit is revealed in the common sharing of these two women. Throughout the generations, women have repeated this story as they respond to the mysteries of reproduction. Elizabeth Ministry carries on this tradition of maternal mystery mentoring.
Outlook
All aspects of Elizabeth Ministry are empowered by prayer. They are steeped in the charisms of the Holy Spirit, while faithful to the tenants and traditions of Roman Catholic teaching and practice. We will serve people of all faiths while upholding our Roman Catholic origin and outlook.
Response
Elizabeth Ministry is a response to the call within the baptismal rite to “welcome with great joy” as well as the Church’s long-standing invitation to enrich families.
Let the Children Come to Me U.S. Bishops 1976
Catholic Baptismal Rite
Donum Vitae
Evangelium Vitae
Mulieris Dignitatem
Subsequent Church documents on family and sexuality have enriched and deepened this initial response.
John Paul II’s Theology of the Body
John Paul II's Letter to Women
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