St. Augustine parishioners Vincent Mendez Jr., 11, and his father Vincent Mendez Sr. participate in the Life Chain. St. Augustine of Hippo Parish in Covington participated in the Life Chain Sunday, Oct. 7, from 2:30 in the afternoon until 3:30. Catholics throughout the archdiocese began their observance of Respect Life Month Sunday, Oct. 7, with the Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful, non-confrontational opportunity showing support for unborn babies and their mothers. (Photos by Thomas Spink / Special to the Georgia Bulletin)

Nine-year-old Natalie Pratt of St. Augustine Church, Covington, stands next to an empty baby carriage reminding passing motorists how abortion hurts women.

St. Augustine parishioner Bernie Hanus participates in the Life Chain Sunday, Oct. 7.

(L-r) Emily Hammer, Alli Hammer, 4, Alex Hammer, 8, Peter Collart, 8, Mary Hammer, 9, and Theresa DesPres, 9, participate in the Life Chain. Participants silently held uniform signs reading Abortion Hurts Women, Jesus Forgives and Heals, Abortion Kills Children, Pray To End Abortion, Lord, Forgive Us and Our Nation, Life–The First Inalienable Right and Adoption: The Loving Option.