Abortion is the directly intended termination of a pregnancy before or after a fetus becomes viable. Countless expectant mothers are still making a choice to abort their unborn children every single day without realizing what the spiritual consequences of that decision are. What is life? When exactly does life begin? Is prenatal diagnosis morally acceptable by our faith? These are all complicated questions. However, taking a closer look at God’s word and our catechism will help guide our decisions in this area.