Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Parish Leaders
Information for parish leaders on what the Church teaches about participating in public life, including guidelines for conducting political candidate forums, encouraging civil dialogue, prayers, reflections, graphics, bulletin inserts, and homily, liturgy, and prayer suggestions.
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility
Teaching document from the U.S. Catholic Bishops on the political responsibility of Catholics for exercising their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. It calls Catholics to form their consciences in the light of their faith and to bring Catholic moral principles to the debate and decisions about candidates and issues. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Questions for Reflection and Discussion Based on Faithful Citizenship
PowerPoint presentation from Catholic Charities USA summarizing Faithful Citizenship CLICK HERE to view PowerPoint
Videos for Faithful Citizenship
Includes examples of Faithful Citizenship, a video quiz and more. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Tips for Conducting Candidate Forums
Suggestions for conducting candidate forums as a way to educate voters about the candidates. CLICK HERE for English
Do's and Don'ts Guidelines During Election Season
Information on what federal law allows churches to do concerning politics, activities that are encouraged, and thing parishes should avoid. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Graphics for Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Brief document summarizing the United States bishops' reflection Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Conscience Formation
Answers questions about conscience formation, how to go about the ongoing task of forming a conscience, and more. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Civil Dialogue
This bulletin insert includes a reflection by Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C., on why we are called, as Catholics to loving, respectful, and civil discourse. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Contacting Your Elected Officials
Tells how Catholics, as faithful citizens, can make their voices heard in the public square by contacting elected officials. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Homily Suggestions
July 1, 2012: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- "Responsible Patriotism"
During the months and weeks preceding election day, but particularly on Nov 4, 2012, eucharistic liturgies and prayers associated with other parish activities provide opportunities to reflect on our responsibilities as "faithful citizens." CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
General Prayer and Reflection Resources
Prayer and reflection experiences that help parishioners understand more deeply how to recognize Christ in the poorest and most vulnerable, and then how to respond to the call to act on their behalf through political involvement. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Family Guide for Faithful Citizenship
A guide for discussing political matters with family members of all ages. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Prayers
Novena for Faithful Citizenship
Novena, rooted in the biblical tradition and the Church's social teaching, to promote justice and peace in our neighborhoods, our country, and our world. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Praying Like a Faithful Citizen
Suggestions for nine ways to pray like a Faithful Citizen. CLICK HERE for English CLICK HERE for Spanish
Information on pending legislation, Church work on policy issues, prayers, sign up for or see action alerts, contact your elected officials. CLICK HERE
Blogs: Catholics Care. Catholics Vote.
Eleven-part series from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops unpacking and exploring the themes of the U.S. Bishops's document on political responsibility, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship." It will include issues affecting human life and dignity, hot-button social concerns, and the principles that shape the conscience formation and civic involvement of Catholics. CLICK HERE
Spanish Blogs/Blogs Español: A los católicos les importa. los católicos votan.
Elección especial serie de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos CLICK HERE
Contact
Catherine M. Zirngibl Catholic Social Justice Coordinator Diocese of Green Bay Dept. of Evangelization, Living Justice and Worship Phone: (920) 272-8299 or 1-887-500-3580, ext. 8299 E-mail:
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Parish Leaders
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
