In this section, you'll find links to Church teaching on participation in public life, activities for families seeking to cultivate an atmosphere of civic responsibility, prayers and reflections, and much more.
- Questions for Reflection and Discussion of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship | Preguntas para el diólogo sobre Formandao la conciencia para ser ciudadanos fieles - A discussion guide and questions for reflection.
- Summary Bulletin Insert Part 1 - The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Our Call as Catholic Citizens | en Español
- Summary Bulletin Insert Part 2 - The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: Making Moral Choices and Applying Our Principles | en Español
- How to Contact Your Elected Officials Bulletin Insert | en Español
- Videos for Faithful Citizenship | Video de Formando la conciencia para ser ciudadanos fieles - View our series of five videos in four languages (English, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese)
- Family Guide to Faithful Citizenship | Guía familiar de Ciudadanos fieles para la responsabilidad cívica - A guide for discussing political matters your family members of all ages.
- Novena for Faithful Citizenship | Novena para ser ciudadanos fieles - This novena, rooted in the biblical tradition and the Church's social teaching, is intended to promote justice and peace in our neighborhoods, our country, and our world.
- Praying Like a Faithful Citizen | Orando como un ciudadano fiel
- Prayer Before an Election | Oración para Antes de Unas Elecciones
- Prayer After an Election | Oración después de un día de elecciones
- Take Action - View our current action alerts and sign up for future action alerts so that you can contact your elected representatives to express your concerns and opinions on upcoming legislation.
Information on civil dialogue
- Take to heart the invitation of Jesus and Pope Francis, who challenge us to follow the example of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) and “become neighbors to all” (Fratelli Tutti, no. 80). Learn more, examine your conscience, and take the pledge at CivilizeIt.org, an initiative of the U.S. Catholic bishops.
- Learn skills for dialogue.
- Find additional resources and a prayer on civil dialogue at CivilizeIt.org.
- Read this article on Teaching Civil Dialogue in our Families.