Pre-Born Development
What is a pre-born baby commonly called?
Fetus, unborn baby, embryo, zygote
True or False: Abortion was the leading cause of death in the world in 2018.
True. An estimated 41 million abortions were conducted worldwide, far outnumbering the 16 million deaths from heart disease. (roughly 1 million of those abortions were in the United States).
What is Euthanasia?
Prematurely ending a life, with or without the person's consent or participation. This includes assisted suicide.
Why is human life sacred?
Because it is a gift from God. We have immortal souls and are incredibly valuable to Our Father in Heaven who created us.
When does human life begin?
At conception. The cells already contain a complete DNA structure that will determine how the baby will develop and grow.
Worldwide, what percentage of women will have had an abortion by the age of 45?
An estimated 25% or 1 out of 4 women.
True or false: Removing a feeding tube is not euthanasia.
False. If a feeding tube is removed, the person dies from starvation, which could have been prevented. In cases where "extreme measures" (like an iron lung or breathing tube) are being taken to keep a person alive with no expectation of recovery, removing those extreme measures is allowed, but a feeding tube must remain.
How many people in the United States have some kind of disability?
About 20% of Americans have a disability (1 out of every 5 adults).
When does the baby's heart begin to beat?
3 weeks (20 days)
What was the name of the court case that legalized abortion in the United States and roughly when did it happen?
Roe V. Wade in 1973
Euthanasia/Assisted suicide is illegal in most states. How many states have made it legal?
7 states and Washington DC have made it legal. It is illegal in Nebraska.
Which cities in the US have the highest homeless populations?
New York City (76,500) and Los Angeles (55,188). There are about 2,200 homeless people every night in the Omaha Metro (including Council Bluffs and Bellevue).
When do fingers and toes form?
6 weeks
Abortion is advertised as "safe". What percentage of women go to the emergency room for serious complications within 6 weeks of the procedure in the US?
40% of women who have an abortion go to the ER for serious or life threatening complications within 6 weeks. An estimated 70,000 women die each year globally due to these complications.
In the world, how many countries allow Euthanasia?
9 out of 196 countries.
What percentage of the world's social services does the Catholic Church provide?
Anywhere from 34%-60% of charities and social services in the world are run by the Catholic Church in some capacity.
What was the earliest premature birth recorded?
A girl in Texas was born after only 21 weeks of pregnancy (5.25 months). She survived and is a healthy little girl today.
What percentage of women who have had an abortion experience negative mental health issues as a result? (depression, anxiety, suicide, etc)
At least 81%, according to a 2011 British study of 877,000 women.
A misleading 2018 study in the USA, which only followed 2,100 women, claimed that abortion didn't impact mental health. Comparing the numbers and methods to other studies, this study is clearly incorrect.
What is the Catholic response to questions of Euthanasia?
Suffering is part of life. Instead of seeking to end life, we are called to support each other and help each other endure, while still finding joy and happiness together.
We are called to promote the dignity of human life from conception to natural death. One way to do this is through the works of mercy. Name all 7 corporeal works of mercy.
Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead.