Take Action
In
the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue -- participation in
the political process is a moral obligation. All believers are called to
faithful citizenship, to become informed, active, and responsible participants
in the political process. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has said, "We encourage all citizens, particularly Catholics, to
embrace their citizenship not merely as a duty and privilege, but as an
opportunity to participate more fully in building the culture
of life." Marriage is the foundational building block of the
culture of life.
The Constitution protects the right of individuals and of religious bodies to speak out without governmental interference, favoritism, or discrimination. Major public issues, such as marriage, have moral dimensions. Religious values have significant public consequences. Our nation is enriched and our tradition of pluralism is enhanced, not threatened, when religious groups contribute their values to public debates.
Here's How to Make a Difference
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Sign our online Marriage Protection Petition.
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Take time to get educated on the issue by reviewing the materials from our resource library.
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Organize a group of volunteers to conduct a literature drop in your community.
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Organize a townhall meeting and invite your lawmakers to attend. Ask them to explain their position on the marriage amendment.
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Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper.
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Sign-up to receive action alerts. Stay informed as to when key votes are taking place in the state legislature.
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Pray regularly for our state, our nation and our leaders.
Want additional information? Download a copy of our Advocacy Handbook which offers practical "how to" guidelines for becoming an effective marriage amendment advocate.