Catholic Voices Count Campaign Toolkit! [November 21-22, Christ the King Sunday Weekend]

We're so glad you're here! 

The goal of this campaign is simple: Let Catholics know they have a voice at the Capitol through the Catholic Advocacy Network.

Created by the bishops of Minnesota, the Catholic Advocacy Network makes it easy to participate in the political process. It keeps you informed on key bills, helps you get to know your legislators, and encourages you to take action during crucial decision-making moments.

• What: Promoting the Catholic Advocacy Network through parish channels
• When: the weekend of Christ the King Sunday (November 21-22, 2026)
• How: Use the pre-made materials below for promotion at your parish

Parish Contest for $2K

Three Minnesota parishes with the most Catholic Advocacy Network sign-ups in November will win $2,000. Awards will be given in three categories based on parish size: small, medium, and large. Additional rules will be posted on this page soon.

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Promotion Suggestions for Parishes

Highly recommended:

☐ Add bulletin insert or blurb to your November 21-22 bulletin
☐ Schedule the Mass announcement for Nov 21–22
☐ Include an announcement in your email newsletter
☐ Share the graphics on social media the week of the campaign

Other fun ideas:

☐ Record a short video of your pastor announcing the contest for social media
☐ Display campaign graphics on your parish TV screens
☐ Ask your pastor to feature the campaign in his bulletin letter

Get creative!

You know your parish best. Get the word out in whatever way works best for your parish!

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Suggested Timeline

October 15:

• Notify your pastor about the campaign and the contest
• Schedule the Mass announcement and bulletin inserts

November 1:

• Start sharing graphics and posts on social media
• Hang flyers and display all relevant materials in the church

November 21-22:

• It's time! Watch the fruits of your work shine as parishioners sign up

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Downloadable Materials for Your Parish Below

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Bulletin Insert/Flyer

• Pick your favorite from the options below. These can also be printed and used as flyers to hang around your parish. Click each particular image to download a high-quality PDF version. Half-page bulletin inserts are coming soon.

 

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Materials for the Mass

Printed Bulletin Blurb (if insert isn't an option)

Homily Helper (click to download)

Mass Announcement

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Social Media Graphics + Captions

Did you know that you have a voice at the Capitol in Minnesota?   Politics is not simply about elections, red versus blue, or conservative versus liberal. Rather, it is a greater conversation about how we order our life together as a city, a state, and a country.  As Catholics, we have important truths to share, especially through our rich tradition of Catholic social teaching: the dignity of every life from conception to natural death; the importance of marriage, family, and community life; the protection of the poor and the vulnerable; care for creation; and so much more.  The Catholic Advocacy Network, created by the bishops of Minnesota, makes it easy to participate in the political process by keeping you informed on the bills in play, helping you get to know your legislators, and encouraging you to take action during crucial decision-making moments. Sign up today at mncatholic.org

Why should Catholics participate in the political process? Because it’s a way of loving our neighbor.   Pope Leo XIV, echoing his predecessors, says participating in politics is one of the “highest forms of charity because it serves the common good.”   The Catholic Advocacy Network, created by the bishops of Minnesota, makes it easy to participate in the political process by keeping you informed on the bills in play, helping you get to know your legislators, and encouraging you to take action during crucial decision-making moments.  Sign up today at mncatholic.org

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For Your E-Newsletter

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FAQ

Who is the Minnesota Catholic Conference?

Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) is the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. MCC supports the ministry of our state’s Catholic bishops by:

• Working with political and community leaders to shape legislation that serves human dignity and the common good
• Educating Catholics and the public about the ethical and moral framework that should be applied to public policy choices
• Mobilizing the Catholic community to make its voice heard in the public arena

Shouldn’t the Church stay out of politics? You know, the “separation of Church and State?”

Catholics bring an important perspective on the dignity of the human person and the common good of all into the conversation. We don’t impose our beliefs, but rather propose solutions that not only accord with our faith, but are also in the best interests of Minnesotans. Not only is it perfectly legal and acceptable for religiously motivated citizens to support certain policies and laws, but it would be a great disservice to our state and its people if religiously motivated advocates stayed home and stayed out of the public conversation.

Does the Catholic Advocacy Network pick a political party side?

No. The Catholic Church is non-partisan. We care about the same issues that all Americans do, but transcend the stiff categories and false dichotomies that too often characterize American politics. Our goal is to protect life and promote human flourishing in all cases, regardless of party lines. At Catholics at the Capitol, we will advocate for issues that don’t neatly line up with a single party platform. This is because we are principled, not partisan, and work to advance a consistent ethic of life that fosters human flourishing at every stage.