Election Toolkit for Parishes
These resources are to assist parishes and parishioners with engagement in the election process
Candidate Survey Responses (also online in a full list here)
- Find My Congressional District
- Candidate surveys by District (PDF)
Many organizations seek to distribute voter or election guides through parishes, parish organizations, or schools. Please use only those guides provided by the Maryland Catholic Conference or approved by your (arch)diocesan bishop. If you have questions, please contact the Maryland Catholic Conference via email or 410-269-1155.
Parish Toolkit (download here: Word | PDF)
The toolkit includes:
- Bulletin/email announcements
- Catholic quotes about engaging in political life
- Mass intercessions
- Graphics for social media and your parish website
Social Media Graphics
Faithful Citizenship Resources (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
- Do's and don'ts: political responsibility guidelines for parishes | Spanish
- Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship | Spanish
- Summary bulletin inserts: Part 1 | Spanish and Part 2 | Spanish
- Novena for Faithful Citizenship | Spanish
Join the Civilize It Initiative
Invite parishioners to take the pledge to promote civility, love of neighbor, and build community this election season in this initiative from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Important Election Dates
Fewer polling locations will be available this year due to the ongoing pandemic. All Maryland voters may request mail-in ballots. Mail-in ballots may be returned via mail, or dropped off at your local board of elections office, an early voting center, or election-day voting center.
October 13: Deadline to register to vote or change party affiliation for the general election
October 20: Request for a mail-in ballot must be received by this date
October 26 - November 2: Early voting; may drop off mail-in ballots through Nov. 3 (instead of mailing)
November 3: Election Day (Marylanders may register to vote on Election Day)
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Communications and Engagement
☏ 202-525-9554