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The church’s role in helping Catholics to form their consciences is a central theme of the U.S. Catholic Bishops Statement "Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility." The statement urges Catholics to be involved in public life and to use the values of their faith to shape their political choice.. "With this foundation,” the bishops explain, "Catholics are better able to evaluate policy positions, party platforms, and candidates’ promises and action in light of the Gospel and the moral and social teaching of the Church in order to help build a better world.”
The bishops call Catholics to a different kind of political engagement shaped by the moral convictions of well-formed consciences and focused on the dignity of every human being, the pursuit of the common good, and the protection of the weak and the vulnerable.” They add, "Participation in political life in light of fundamental moral principles is an essential duty for every Catholic and all people of good will.”
You can read the document and find resources related to it online at www.FaithfulCitizenship.org. Additional resources on Faithful Citizenship include:
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