Forming Consciences for
Faithful Citizenship 

"as Catholics we are called to participate in public life in a manner consistent with the mission of our Lord,
a mission that he has
​called us to share. "
- Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, No. 1
Read the U.S. Bishop's document in English or Spanish: 


​​Additional Resoures: 
In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue,
​and participation in political life is a moral obligation.
— Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, No. 13
DID YOU KNOW?

"Parishes and other IRS-designated section 501(c)(3) church organizations are
​prohibited from participating in political campaign activity." 
​The U.S. Bishops have provided a handy Do's and Don'ts
​Guidelines During Election Season.
Click here to access those.

The Catholic Conference of Ohio (CCO) is the official
voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio on matters of
​public policy and government relations.
It (voting) requires constant prayer, understanding of Church teaching, and discernment that goes beyond campaign rhetoric and partisan politics.
The Catholic Conference of Ohio

Voting and Our Common Home:
Reflections from the Catholic Tradition

One hour long video with the Most Reverend Joseph Tyson, Bishop of Yakima, and 
Dr. Daniel R. DiLeo, associate professor and director of the Justice and Peace Studies Program, Creighton University. 

​Click here for the webinar slideshow, handouts and other resources from the 
Catholic Climate Covenant

Click here for an audio translation in Spanish of the video above. 

Sample lesson plans for sessions

Voting in Ohio 
REGISTRATION DEADLINES 
You must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days prior to an election.
Upcoming voter registration deadlines:
October 7, 2024 for the November 5, 2024 General Election

​If you are 18+, have an Ohio Driver's License and your Social Securtity Number, 
you can register online at:
 olvr.ohiosos.gov/
(En Espanol tambien) 

For general information on votig and other aqspexts, visit:
https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/
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