"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
As important local, state, and national elections approach, the Archdiocese of New Orleans is launching an informational campaign to educate Catholics on their responsibility to exercise their right to vote with a properly formed conscience. Using resources based on the US Bishops’ document “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” the archdiocese will share through the Clarion Herald and digital communications resources about the roles and responsibilities of Catholic clergy, religious, and laity in public life, how to properly form one’s conscience, and how to have civil dialogue in political debate.
The USCCB has prepared useful summaries of the important points of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. All are encouraged to read these summaries before the local, state, and national elections. The summary is in two parts and available in English and in Spanish.
The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship – Part 1 (
English) (
Spanish)
The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship – Part 11 (
English) (
Spanish)