Faithful and Civil Political Engagement
As the 2024 election season begins, the Washington State Catholic Conference urges all Catholics to engage in political participation with civility, prayer, and faith-based discernment. Inspired by St. Paul’s call to kindness and mutual forgiveness (Eph. 4:29-32), Catholics are reminded to reject anger and divisiveness and instead promote dialogue that honors the dignity of every person. The bishops emphasize the responsibility of forming one’s conscience through resources like Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship to make voting decisions rooted in faith, not political rhetoric. They also invite Catholics to recommit to the Civilize It pledge, which promotes civility, clarity, and compassion in political discourse, building stronger communities and fostering the common good.
During this presidential election year, we are particularly called to faithful and civil political engagement. Please read the statement below from the WSCC bishops.
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