Respect Life Office
I came that they might have life and have it to the full  -  John 10:10
 

 

 

The Gabriel Project

“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His mercy endures forever”

The Lord is with me to help me” Psalm 118.1,7

 

Why is it called the Gabriel Project?

The name is taken from the Gospel of Luke. The Angel Gabriel's message is
"Fear not - for God is with you. Nothing is impossible with God." 

 

What is our purpose?

Every 23 seconds a baby dies from abortion.  The woman who decides to abort her child usually does so because she feels she has no choice - parents, boyfriend, peers or even husband have threatened to withdraw their support.  The Gabriel Project tries to provide the needed emotional, physical and spiritual support during pregnancy and after the birth of the baby as long as help is needed. Relationships are established with members of the church to bring new hope and comfort to women who are alone. Women we help are women that choose to keep their baby instead of having an abortion and include those women that have chosen the loving choice of adoption.

 

 

What is our Mission Statement?
 

The Gabriel Project is an outreach program from the Respect Life Office within the Archdiocese of Miami.  For the love of God's children, trained volunteers from our parishes, called "Gabriel Angels," provide emotional, spiritual, and material support to women facing crisis pregnancies.  Their help is caring, personal and confidential. 

 

Your Gabriel Angel is your guide, mentor and friend.  She is there to listen to your concerns; pray with you and for you; foster your relationship with God; encourage your confidence in making good decisions; share birthing, parenting and adoption information; help you plan for your health, lifestyle, and future; help you with resources and material assistance through the Respect Life Office. 

 

The Gabriel Project is committed to:

  • Offering hope and support to mothers and fathers who have made the choice for Life;
  • Witnessing to the good news of God’s salvation through our words and actions;
  • Strengthening families so children can grow in a happy and healthy home;
  • Growing in our spiritual lives by responding to God’s will for us;
  • Providing an example to our children of God’s call to love and serve others.

Friendship and Emotional Support:

Every mother is assigned an Angel, a woman who is responsible
for contacting her once a week to see how she doing,
find out if she needs anything and just chat.
Spiritual Support:

Project volunteers pray for the mother and their families. 
The parish clergy are available for counseling
and each mother and her family are invited to become part of the parish family.

 Material Support:

Diapers, baby clothes, cribs, and other baby items are provided when needed.
Referrals:

Through a network of other local agencies,
referrals are made for services that the Gabriel Project cannot provide.


 

 

What Women have said about The Gabriel Project: 

"I couldn't believe that someone I didn't even know would care about me and my baby."

"My Angel doesn't criticize me; she just listens and offers suggestions. 

Someday may I can help someone just like my Gabriel Angel helped me."

"People said I didn't love my baby if I chose to place him for adoption.  My Gabriel Angel help me see that it was quite the opposite. 

I was able to give my baby the loving choice of life and instead of an abortion.  There's no turning back on abortion. You live with the decision that you killed your baby for the rest of your life. My Angel helped me throughout the entire adoption process and
help me see that I did the right thing.  I knew it all along.  I'm so happy I did." 

 

Parishes Presently Involved:

 St. Agatha Catholic Church - 1111 SW 107 Ave., Miami, Fl. 33174  Phone: 305-222-1500
 St. Timothy Catholic Church - 5400 SW 102 Ave., Miami, Fl. 33165  Phone: 305-274-8229
 St. Louis Catholic Church - 7270 SW 120 St., Miami, Fl. 33156   Phone: 305-238-7562
 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church - 7377 SW 64 St., Miami, FL.  305-665-5000
St. John Neumann Catholic Church - 12125 SW 107 Ave., Miami, Fl.   Phone: 305-255-6642

With 1.5 Million Abortions performed each year,
there is a tremendous need for this ministry.
We need more churches to be involved! 

Get Started at your Church

Schedule an appointment with your Pastor at Church.  

Once your Pastor approves,
please contact the Respect Life Office at (305) 653-2966 to get a start-up packet that
includes useful information such as the Training Manual for Angels,
The Mother and Baby Book and brochures to place in your church.  

 

The Archdiocese of Miami Gabriel Project:
305-653-2966