With the upcoming election, you are encouraged to become familiar with sound Catholic teachings as published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The second page of the parish bulletin for the last several weeks has highlighted these teachings.
Abortion
Project Rachael -A Journey of Post Abortive Healing
God loves each human life from the instant of his or her conception and entrusts this gift to the protection of a mother and father. Abortion ends a human life and offends God. It also deeply wounds the women and men involved.
Safeguarding Peace and Avoiding War
Pope Francis: “We ask the risen Jesus, who turns death into life, to change hatred into love, vengeance into forgiveness, war into peace. Yes, Christ is our peace, and through him we implore peace for all the world.” – Urbi et Orbi message, 3/31/13
Racisim
Read what the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) teaches about individual and systemic racism and the impact on voting.
Catholic Church Teachings on Other Related Issues
- Politics and Political Issues
- The Environment
- Catholic Social Teaching on Immigration
