U.S. Elections

Catholic Social Teaching and 2024 Elections, Part Two

Activity
In November 2024, voters will elect local, state, and national leadership. In addition to electing a new president, U.S. citizens will vote on all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and...

Catholic Social Teaching and 2024 Elections, Part One

Activity
In November 2024, voters will elect local, state, and national leadership. In addition to electing a new president, U.S. citizens will vote on all 435 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and...

CST and the Voting Rights Struggle (2022)

Reflection
The dignity of the human person demands that all citizens have the opportunity to freely exercise their right to vote. This resource provides a brief history of voting rights in the United States and...

Introduction to Media Literacy

Fact Sheet & Handout
Use this resource to engage in conversation around media literacy. Included are discussion questions related to the rise of misinformation due to social media, the role of corporate influence on...

Post-Election Prayer

Prayer
This post-election prayer asks for openness to walk a path towards peace and unity as a country and to choose light over division in the days, weeks, and months after the election.

Voting Rights Timeline

Fact Sheet & Handout
The Voting Rights Timeline shows the major developments to voting rights in the United States from 1776 to 2020. Follow along the timeline to see the expansion of voter rights throughout United...

Presidential Debate Bingo

Activity
Catholic tradition calls for faithful citizenship—the moral obligation and responsibility to participate in political life. As the 2020 election cycle comes to its conclusion, the American people...

John Lewis: Good Trouble

Film Discussion Guide
This film discussion guide provides questions to go along with the documentary about civil rights leader John Lewis. Topics covered include commitment to Nonviolence, voter rights, and the role of...

100 Days of Prayer: March 1-7

Prayer
Created by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, 100 Days of Prayer provides daily prayer intentions related to social justice issues and for the most vulnerable members of society. Use the prayers in...

Election

Toolbox
We hope that you will use this collection of resources, both new and revised, to help guide discussion and discernment in the weeks leading up to the election. The following resources are...

Catholic Social Thought and Politics

Reflection
Fr. Fred Kammer reflects on the very relevant connection between Catholic social thought and politics in this timely resource.  

Catholic Social Thought and Voting

Reflection
Father Fred Kammer lays out key teachings on voting and political engagement. Reflection questions, faith in action, and a prayer are also included.