Truth Illuminated
Truth Illuminated is a flexible teen pro-life program based on Scripture, the teachings of the Magisterium and on Church Tradition. Truth Illuminated can be structured as a series of stand-alone pro-life presentations, as a complement to existing teen pro-life programs and activities or as a pro-life supplement to existing Youth Ministry programs.
The program includes promotional materials, presentations on over a dozen pro-life topics designed for youth and a Teen Pro-Life Boot Camp that can be offered in the summer.
Logo: Saint Pope John Paul II, beloved by youth around the world and founder of World Youth Day, proclaimed we must be witnesses for life and for Jesus, to bring conversions in the New Evangelization and to end abortion and the culture of death through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The program includes promotional materials, presentations on over a dozen pro-life topics designed for youth and a Teen Pro-Life Boot Camp that can be offered in the summer.
Logo: Saint Pope John Paul II, beloved by youth around the world and founder of World Youth Day, proclaimed we must be witnesses for life and for Jesus, to bring conversions in the New Evangelization and to end abortion and the culture of death through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Pro-Life?... Join the Club! Start a Truth Illuminated chapter at your parish or school this year.
We are an energetic and fun pro-life ministry made up of teens from local Catholic parishes and high schools, co-sponsored by the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Goals
We are an energetic and fun pro-life ministry made up of teens from local Catholic parishes and high schools, co-sponsored by the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
Goals
- Education on pro-life issues to foster a respect for the sanctity of all human life from the moment of conception until natural death
- Prayer by embracing the Gospel of Life and our spirituality, which is both Eucharistic and Marian
- Pastoral Care by complementing existing high school youth and pro-life outreach programs
- Public Policy Advocacy by empowering and engaging teens to make a difference in the battle for life by… “takin’ it to the streets!”
Program Materials
Promotional
Brochure
Letter--Parish priests or school principals
Letter--Parents or teachers
Adult Sponsor Responsibilities
New Chapter Announcement Poster
Meeting Announcement Poster
Chapter Booth Sign
Pro-Life Presentations & Facilitator Notes
Abortion Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Death Penalty Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Contraception & NFP Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Effective Pro-Life Discussions Presentation / Facilitator Notes
End of Life Issues Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Fetal Development Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Human Life or Human Rights? Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Our Lady of Guadalupe Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Peaceful Pro-Life Activism Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Post-Abortion Healing Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Pro-Life Around the World Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Religious Freedom & Conscience Rights Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Stem Cells & Human Cloning Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Theology of the Body Presentation / Facilitator Notes
Visit the official TI Teen Pro-Life Boot Camp Website
Diocesan Contacts:
Truth Illuminated is a joint program of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
- In Missouri: Bill Francis, francis@diocesekcsj.org, (816) 756-1850
- In Kansas: Ron Kelsey, prolife@archkck.org, (913) 647-0350
Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
It does not matter how effective we may be at providing pastoral care if we do not also have volunteers helping with such things as promoting and organizing events, managing supplies, and most importantly, praying both inside and outside of our parishes. Every person must have the opportunity to share his or her unique gifts, limited only by the guidance of the Holy Spirit!
Below are the current volunteer opportunities for the Truth Illuminated program.
Leadership & Planning
Pastoral Care
Fundraising & Promotion
Prayer & Worship
Below are the current volunteer opportunities for the Truth Illuminated program.
Leadership & Planning
- Create or join a Respect Life Committee in your parish or local faith organization
- Create a Truth Illuminated program at your parish or school
Pastoral Care
- Facilitate parish, school and group presentations on one or more pro-life topics
- Assist with development of presentations on additional pro-life topics
- Serve as diocesan resource for questions or for requests for presentations on pro-life topics
Fundraising & Promotion
- Participate as a member of a diocesan program fundraising or promotional committee
- Assist parishes with creating promotional materials for their Truth Illuminated program
- Assist the Respect Life Office with development of promotional materials (e.g. brochures, flyers, posters, etc.) for the Truth Illuminated program
Prayer & Worship
- Start or join a parish prayer group. Pastoral care leaders will periodically email or text updates and requests for prayers to parish prayer group leader(s). These communications can then be sent to individual parish email/text list or shared at regularly-scheduled parish prayer group meetings.
Partners
Please prayerfully consider making a donation to the Truth Illuminated program. This will be used for items such as promotional materials and other program expenses, as well as training and travel for team members. You may donate online or by sending a check made payable to:
Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph
Respect Life Office
20 West Ninth Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Please note “Truth Illuminated” on the memo line of your check. Thank you!
Diocese of Kansas City – St. Joseph
Respect Life Office
20 West Ninth Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Please note “Truth Illuminated” on the memo line of your check. Thank you!
