U.S. Elections

Student Guide on Migrants and Refugees

Activity
The United States is a nation of immigrants—people from around the world and diverse cultural traditions have made significant contributions to our history and have helped shape our communities and...
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Bulletin Insert: Migrants and Refugees and the United States Elections (Revised)

This bulletin insert offers insights from Catholic Social Teaching on migrants, refugees, and the elections. It includes recent statistics and reflections from Catholic Social Teaching. Additionally,...
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Prayer for Voter Participation

Reflect on voter participation alongside the value of democracy and calls on citizens to cherish and actively participate as voters to bring light to our nation. Not a member? View sample resource

Prayer for Elections

Prayer
As elections draw near, may we be discerning and reflective as we decide who to call to the task of working toward the common good as our representatives. Not a member?  View sample resource.

Faith and the Faithful in the 2024 Election

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Reflect on faith and the 2024 U.S. presidential election using our discussion guide and snippets from the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University's recent...
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Catholic Social Teaching and the 2024 Elections, Part Three

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In November 2024, Americans will elect new leaders, including the president and members of Congress. As people of faith, it's important to consider Catholic Social Teaching principles when voting....
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Catholic Social Teaching and 2024 Elections, Part Two

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In November 2024, Americans will elect new leaders, including the president and members of Congress. As people of faith, it's important to consider Catholic Social Teaching principles when voting....
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Catholic Social Teaching and 2024 Elections, Part One

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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