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Key Faith Resources

Faithful Citizenship: Civic Responsibility for a New Millennium In this 2003 document, the US Bishops call American Catholics to fulfill our right and responsibility to participate in civic life.

Doctrinal Note: The Participation of Catholics in Political Life: One of the most important documents on Catholic Political Life to come out of the Vatican in many years, this document was released 11/24/2002 by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics In this 1998 document, the US Bishops call Americans to protect the sanctity of life. "Both as Americans and as followers of Christ, American Catholics must be committed to the defense of life in all its stages and in every condition."