Faithful Citizenship

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The 89th Texas Legislature’s Regular Session runs from January 14 to June 2, 2025. We invite you to Save the Date for Advocacy Date-Tuesday April 1, 2025, Noon Rally at the Capitol Join Catholics from throughout Texas to Practice Faithful Citizenship!

“We need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern.”

Pope Francis – 9.16.2013

Faithful Citizenship: Living Our Catholic Values

As Catholics, we are called to live out our faith not only in our personal lives but also in the public square. This sacred responsibility includes engaging as faithful citizens by voting, participating in civic life, running for office, supporting political efforts that align with our values, and advocating for justice and the common good in our communities.

Through prayer, reflection, and action, we answer the call to be a voice for dignity, life, and the teachings of Christ in society. On this page, you will find resources including resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the Texas Catholic of Conference Bishops (TCCB) to guide you in forming your conscience according to Catholic teaching and staying informed on issues that matter to the Catholic community. Together, we can build a just and compassionate society that reflects the Gospel.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Resources for “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” website.

Wondering who is your lawmaker? Who Represents Me?

The Catholic bishops of the United States offer to the faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (en Español),

Faithful Citizenship – Justice Peace and Human Development | USCCB

The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer once again to the Catholic faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, our teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy. We urge our pastors, lay and religious faithful, and all people of good will to use this statement to help form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respectful public dialogue; and to shape political choices in the coming election in light of Catholic teaching. The statement lifts up our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American citizens with rights and duties as participants in the civil order.