Participate in Public Life
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Background
As far as possible citizens should take an active part in public life. The manner of this participation may vary from one country or culture to another. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1915
Learn
Learn the principles of the U.S. Catholic Church with this quick reference guide.
Educate Your Parish
- Whispers of Change
- Growing Season
- Saint Thomas More (June 22): Patron Saint of Politicians
- Voting Plus One
- Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport
- Three Letters a Week: ABC
- The Political Landscape
- Advocates for Justice
- A Voice for the Voiceless
- Prayer, Persistence, and Politics
- The Legislative Process: An Overview
Act
- Conduct a Parish Voter Registration Drive: Practical Tips
- USCCB Do's and Don'ts: Guidelines During Election Season
- Stay informed about current issues in the legislature and write to your state and national legislators.
- Sign up to receive USCCB Action Alerts
- Know your legislators
CHRIST HAS NO BODY
Christ has no body but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which he looks Compassion on this world,
Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,
Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.
Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,
Yours are the eyes, you are his body.
Christ has no body now but yours,
No hands, no feet on earth but yours,
Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world.
Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
--St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)See Also: Faithful Citizenship