2012 Election Resource Kit for Parishes
- Ideas for parish leaders (from the USCCB)
- Election 2012 Bulletin Insert
- Brief bulletin articles about Faithful Citizenship
- End the Use of the Death Penalty (CCC Bulletin Insert) (En Español)
- California Initiative Guide
- USCCB Inserts- Faithful Citizenship (En Español) , Conscience Formation (En Español), Civil Dialogue (En Español), Catholics Care, Catholics Vote (En Español)
- List of Death Penalty Speakers
- HOMILY GUIDES for FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP
- Advocacy Guidelines for Parishes
Useful Links
- Faithful Citizenship Document
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
- Faith Matters - California Bishops' Radio Broadcast
- Faithful Citizenship: An Exploration of Sacred Scripture and Tradition (11-week Reflection Guide)
The information below can also be helpful - whether in discussion of the November election or in a larger lesson about Catholic social teaching:
Examine "Forming Conscience for Faithful Citizenship"
Forming Conscience for Faithful Citizenship is a short documents and can easily be read in one sitting. But you can also learn more about the major topics by examining the following summaries:
Church Teaching - In-Depth
A well-formed conscience depends on understanding the teachings of the Church and using it to make sound, moral ballot decisions. But these teachings go beyond the election too - helping us understand how we live and work in our modern society.
Special California Issues
Our state’s propositions are too often shrouded in rhetoric. Prudence, after all, requires determining the good and that requires more than reliance on campaign slogans and political spin. Here is more information to help you determine your vote on several key topics in California.