Faithful Citizenship
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Teaching
As Catholics, we are part of a community with a rich heritage that helps us consider the challenges in public life and contribute to greater justice and peace for all people.
Background
For many years, we bishops of the United States have sought to share Catholic teaching on political life. We have done so in a series of statements issued every four years focused on "political responsibility" or "faithful citizenship". In this document we continue that practice, maintaining continuity with what we have said in the past in light of new challenges facing our nation and world. This is not new teaching but affirms what is taught by our Bishops' Conference and the whole Church. As Catholics, we are part of a community with a rich heritage that helps us consider the challenges in public life and contribute to greater justice and peace for all people."
Introduction to "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship", 2007Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Summary (2016)
Listen! Bishop Smith and Matt Cato on KBVM: Forming Faithful CitizensAct
- Host a Faithful Citizenship workshop at your parish, school or neighborhood
- Conduct a Parish Voter Registration Drive: Practical Tips
- USCCB Do's and Don'ts: Guidelines During Election Season
- Host a parish voter education session
Learn
EDUCATE YOUR PARISH
- Our Political Landscape
- Advocates for Justice
- How to Vote
- The Fresh Air of Democracy
- Saint Isidore of Seville (April 4): Patron Saint of Computers and Internet
- Celebrating Elections
- Unfunny Jokes
- Music to My Ears
- Another One?! Delete!
- Prayer, Persistence, and Politics
- The Legislative Process: An Overview
- Catholics Care. Catholics Vote.
- Conscience Is The Voice Of God In Our Hearts
- Ground Rules for Civil Dialogue
- God, Country and Notre Dame: Faith and Values
- Tobin Lecture: Faith in Politics: Our Catholic Responsibility (video)
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