Public Policy AdvocacyBringing a respect for human dignity to practical politics can be a daunting task. There is such a wide spectrum of issues involving the protection of human life and the promotion of human dignity. Good people frequently disagree on which problems to address, which policies to adopt and how best to apply them. But for citizens and elected officials alike, the basic principle is simple: We must begin with a commitment never to intentionally kill, or collude in the killing, of any innocent human life, no matter how broken, unformed, disabled or desperate that life may seem. |
“As long as the contribution of the Church to the great questions of society in our time can be put into discussion, it is vital that your commitment be constantly pervaded by her moral and social teachings, in order to build a more humane and just society.”
Pope Francis to Catholic lawmakers from around the world, August 27, 2017
Pope Francis to Catholic lawmakers from around the world, August 27, 2017
Catholics Care. Catholics Vote!
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Things You Need to Know |
Things You Need to Know...
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Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
Activities
Activities
- Facilitate parish presentations on the moral obligation of Catholics to participate in public policy along with instructions on how to write effective letters to legislators and to local newspaper editors.
- Sponsor voter registration drives in your parish
- Speak on areas of expertise and topics of interest as needed based on current legislation
- Sign up for action alerts and regular email updates from organizations such as Missouri Catholic Conference (MCC) and Missouri Right to Life (MRL).
- Attend annual lobby days sponsored by MCC and MRL in Jefferson City.

Public Policy Advocacy Resources
Church Guidance
USCCB Political Activity and Lobbying Guidelines for Catholic Organizations
Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics
Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: The Participation of Catholics in Political Life
Catholics In Political Life
Government Guidance
IRS Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
Diocesan Guidance
Policy No. 230.3 Political Activities by Parish Staffs and Organizations (August 21, 2020)
Contacting Elected Officials
Church Guidance
USCCB Political Activity and Lobbying Guidelines for Catholic Organizations
Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics
Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith: The Participation of Catholics in Political Life
Catholics In Political Life
Government Guidance
IRS Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
Diocesan Guidance
Policy No. 230.3 Political Activities by Parish Staffs and Organizations (August 21, 2020)
Contacting Elected Officials

Missouri Catholic Conference
The Public Policy Agency for the Catholic Church in Missouri. Click here for their website.
The Public Policy Agency for the Catholic Church in Missouri. Click here for their website.