AFRICAN AMERICAN FATHER'S FOR LIFE
"Reclaiming the Dignity of Fatherhood"
| June 8, 2000 The National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life is calling on African American Fathers to stand boldly for the sacredness of life during the Father's Day 2000 celebration. African
American fathers for Life, will make a commitment to: |
| - Walk daily with God who is our Alpha and Omega. - Stand unconditionally for the dignity and respect of human life from the moment of conception to its natural end. - Accept the full responsibility for the fathering of their children. - Reach out as African American Fathers for Life to children who are fatherless. - Show love, respect, and compassion to our wives and children. |
| As Bishop Terry Steib, Bishop of Memphis and Chairman of the NCCB African
American Catholic Committee states: "This celebration of African American Fathers for
Life is a splendid opportunity for us to recognize out fathers and to encourage them to
witness the Gospel of Life. The Black community is in serious need of positive role models
who will enhance the growth and development of our children. |
| According to Father James E. Goode, OFM, President of the National Black
Catholic Clergy Caucus and the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life, NBCAL is also
asking the Black community on Father's Day 2000 to remember in prayer and stories the
"African American Fathers" who accepted the call to fatherhood and who now have
gone home to God. Please join us in this African American Respect for Life Celebration. |
| For more information contact: Dr. Beverly A. Carroll, Executive Director NCCB Secretariat for African American Catholics (202) 541-3177 Fax (202) 541-3088 |