Election Resources
“The Church calls for a different kind of political engagement: one shaped by the moral convictions of well-formed consciences and focused on the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of the common good, and the protection of the weak and the vulnerable.”
—Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States, Nov. 2015
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offers a document and other resources on the political responsibility of Catholics.
Civilize It
Civilize It is a project of the USCCB about making room in your heart for those with whom you disagree. We are called to recognize that each one of us is a beloved child of God and to respond in love to that reality. Civilize It is a non-partisan call to focus on the dignity of all people, even when we disagree, and to put faith in action by bearing witness to a better way forward.
Homily on Faithful Citizenship
On Sunday, August 23, 2020, Fr. Donald Planty, Jr. gaves a homily on Faithful Citizenship.
Thomistic Institute Lecture: “What Are We Voting For, Anyway?: Exercising Prudence in a Democracy”
Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7-8:30pm
St. Charles Borromeo Church Gym
Join us for a lecture that will be given by Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, OP.
This talk will take place in-person and will be livestreamed. Follow us on Facebook for more details.
Virginia Catholic Conference (VCC)
Led by Diocese of Arlington Bishop Michael F. Burbidge and Diocese of Richmond Bishop Barry C. Knestout, the Conference advocates for:
Respect life initiatives that protect human life and dignity in every stage of development and circumstance, from conception until natural death.
Social justice initiatives that protect the rights and serve the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable members of the human family, including children, the elderly, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees.
Family life and education initiatives that preserve and support religious liberty, the institution of marriage as the union of one man and one woman, the family and parental choice in their children’s education.
Quick Links
“A Different Kind of Political Engagement” A pre-election letter from Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout
USCCB Action Center
Visit the USCCB Action Center to view our current action alerts and sign up for future alerts so that you can contact your elected representatives to express your concerns and opinions on upcoming legislation.
USCCB Election Novena
Bearing in mind our nation’s challenges and the need for wise, moral, civic leadership, the USCCB is offering an electronic Election Novena to help Catholics form their consciences as they prepare for the upcoming election.