"We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern."
- Pope Francis, 9/16/13

How do we bring our faith to bear at the ballot box?  Or the kitchen table, for those voting at home?  The Catholic bishops of the United States offer Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (in English and Spanish), our teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics.  It is available online at www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/
 

Homily on Matthew 22:15-21, Paying Taxes to Caesar. What does it mean to "repay to God what belongs to God" this election season?

USCCB Faithful Citizenship (U.S. Bishops)
     Resouces on forming our consciences for citizenship and voting
California Catholic Conference (California Bishops)
     Election resources from the California Bishops
Civilize It!
     Bishops' initiative to model civility and love for neighbor throughout the election and beyond
Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
     Faithful Citizenship urges us to consider the rich tradition of Catholic social teaching in forming our consciences.  Learn more about the key themes at the heart of our Catholic social tradition from the U.S. Confererence of Catholic Bishops HERE and HERE.

• Life and Dignity of the Human Person
• Call to Family, Community, and Participation
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
• The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
• Solidarity
• Care for God's Creation