A Faithful Citizenry: Catholics and Public Life
Join
Catholics throughout the Diocese of Sacramento preparing for the November
'08 election. Register to vote, protect the definition of marriage, respect
life, support social justice, speak out for global solidarity.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in a statement entitled “Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States,” urges Catholics to be involved in public life and to use the values of their faith to shape their political choices. The statement is clear that it is not the purpose of the Church to tell Catholics who to vote for but rather that Catholics should look to the teachings of the Gospel and the moral and social teachings of the Church in order to help make informed choices in accordance with God’s truth.
- Excerpt of Faithful Citizenship statement (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
As the November election nears, the following provides several links for Catholics to explore on issues of “Faithful Citizenship.”
- Visit USCCB’s Faithful Citizenship Web site for a wealth of resources for all Catholics — including youth and young adults, diocesan and community leaders, parish leaders, school teachers and general laity
- Faithful Citizenship Novena (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
- California Catholic Conference Proposition Guide — easy reference provides summary of each of the 12 propositions and arguments of proponents and opponents (PDF)
- Catholics in Political Life — USCCB Web site
- Católicos
en la vida política — la página digital de la Conferencia
de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos
PROPOSITION 4: Waiting Period and Parental Notification
before
Termination of Minor's Pregnancy
- California Catholic Bishops' Statement in Support of Proposition 4 (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
PROPOSITION 6: Police and Law Enforcement Funding, Criminal Penalties and Laws, also referred to as the "Safe Neighborhoods Act"
- California Catholic Bishops' Statement in Opposition of Proposition 6 (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
PROPOSITION 8: The Marriage Protection Amendment
- California Catholic Bishops' Statement in Support of Proposition 8 (English PDF) (Spanish PDF)
- Volunteer opportunities for the ProtectMarriage.com Campaign
- Bishop Jaime Soto’s Column on Marriage (English) (Spanish)
- Yes on 8 campaign responds to first graders' field trip to SF gay wedding
- Bishop Soto speaks out in support of marriage and Proposition 8
Register to Vote
Online voter registration forms, mail-in forms, voter registration deadlines
and other pertinent voter information can be found at:
