Election Guidelines

Lord God, as the election approaches, we seek to better understand the issues and concerns that confront our city/state/country, and how the Gospel compels us to respond as faithful citizens in our community. We ask for eyes that are free from blindness so that we might see each other as brothers and sisters, one and equal in dignity, especially those who are victims of abuse and violence, deceit and poverty. We ask for ears that will hear the cries of children unborn and those abandoned, men and women oppressed because of race or creed, religion or gender. We ask for minds and hearts that are open to hearing the voice of leaders who will bring us closer to your Kingdom.

We pray for discernment so that we may choose leaders who hear your Word, live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth as they follow in the steps of Jesus and his Apostles and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.

We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

It is important for Catholics to be politically active. Pope Francis has stated that “We (Catholics) need to participate for the common good.” The following materials are provided to assist in making prayerful and conscientious decisions when it comes to casting a vote in the upcoming elections.
 

Political Guidelines for Parishes (Indiana Catholic Conference, September 10, 2020)

The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, Part I  and Part II (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

Additional information can be found at:  https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/forming-consciences-faithful-citizenship