Faithful Citizenship
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"In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation."
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Ohio Voting Information General Election 2020
General Election is November 3
Voter Registration Ends October 5
Absentee Voting by Mail & Early In-Person Voting Began October 6
On-Line Voter Registration
Requesting an Absentee Ballot
Signing up to be a Poll Worker
FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP RESOURCESBishop Robert J. Brennan's Message
Church encourages faithful to vote with well-formed consciences.
USCCB Faithful Citizenship Website This resource developed by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provides a listing of U.S. Catholic Bishops statements and Vatican statements as well as resources for the following:- Do's and Don'ts for Parishes - Political Responsibility Guidelines
- Voter Education and Voter Registration Drives - Tips from USCCB
- Parishes & Schools
- Church Teaching
- All Catholics
- Diocesan & Community Leaders
- Campuses & Youth Adults
- Youth
- Media
U.S. Catholic Bishops' Faithful Citizenship Statement:
"Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States"
Full Text of U.S. Bishops' Statement | In Spanish
Summary Bulletin Insert Part 1 | In Spanish
Summary Bulletin Insert Part 2 | In Spanish
From the Catholic Conference of Ohio
- Reflections on Choosing Political Candidates (Bulletin Insert)
- Making Moral Choices in Voting (Bulletin Insert)
Engage in Civil Dialogue
Civilize It: Dignity Beyond the Debate
Take the pledge below as an individual, family, or community. Anyone and everyone can commit together to honoring human dignity through civil conversation.
Civil Dialogue Bulletin Insert Do your part to dialogue in a civil and respectful way.
Other Resources
Pray the Election Novena - October 26 to November 3 Pray for justice, peace, and life with the Novena for Faithful Citizenship. Download the Podcast and join Catholics throughout the United States in prayer.
Faithful Citizenship Videos These videos are designed to prove a lively but brief overview of the bishops' statement for use by small groups and classrooms. English and Spanish.
What is Conscience? Bulletin Insert Provides Church teaching and reflections on conscience and conscience formation.
Doctrinal Note (Vatican) On Some Questions Regarding The Participation of Catholics in Political Life by the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith.
STATE ISSUES
Catholic Conference of Ohio This site provides a comprehensive listing of state issues and voter questions.
LOCAL
Presentations Office for Social Concerns staff are willing to give presentations on Faithful Citizenship to parishes.