Election materials available for students, parishes, individuals

Published: 2004-08-25

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Three religious organizations have produced nonpartisan materials to educate voters about political responsibility. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Relief Services and the Interfaith Alliance each has made election-related materials available recently. The USCCB released a bulletin insert that summarizes the bishops' teachings on the role of Catholics in the public arena, drawn from their document: "Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility." It can be ordered by phone at (800) 235-8722, or online at www.usccb.org/publishing. CRS is offering a 12-week program to guide college students through political issues addressed in "Faithful Citizenship." Materials can be printed from the Web site, at www.crscampusconnection.org. Information also is available by calling Kevin Kostic, CRS campus ministry coordinator, at (410) 951-7430. The Interfaith Alliance, a nonpartisan, grass-roots public advocacy organization of more than 75 faith traditions, has produced an election year program, "One Nation, Many Faiths. Vote 2004," about faith, religious liberty and pluralism. Information can be found online at www.interfaithalliance.org or by calling (202) 639-6370.

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