Faithful Citizenship

Resources


Prayers for Before & After the Election
This webpage includes a nine day Novena leading up to the election that starts on October 26th and a three day Lectio Divina for after the election.
Click here

Fratelli tutti
Pope Francis’ Fratelli tutti focuses on a better kind of politics in chapter five.
Click here to read his latest encyclical

Liturgy and Prayer Suggestions
The USCCB provides recommendations for euharistic liturgies including readings, music, and intersessions. This will be helpful for those incorporating Faithful Citizenship into their Mass. Click Here


Adult Education and Small Faith Community Sharing on Faithful Citizenship
This resource is provided by the USCCB to use during group meetings or to create a small faith group. It includes session guidelines, scripture readings, and discussion questions. This can be useful for individuals or families too! Click Here

Questions for Reflection and Discussion
The USCCB provides questions for individual reflection in regards to Faithful Citizenship. Click Here

Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
The Church's social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society. Modern Catholic social teaching has been articulated through a tradition of papal, conciliar, and episcopal documents. Learn more here

The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
These brief documents are a summary of the United States bishops’ reflection Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. These resources will be a great addition to the parish bulletin and to link on social media.
Part One of Two: Our Call as Catholic Citizens: Click Here
Part Two of Two: Making Moral Choices and Applying Our Principles: Click Here