Election Toolkit for Parishes
Please use these resources to raise awareness and encourage participation in elections. Most of the information can be used any time. Election-specific materials, such as candidate survey responses, will be updated for the 2022 primary and general election.
2022 Election Dates
The Maryland primary is June 28, 2022 and the general election is Nov. 8, 2022.
Candidate Surveys and Election Guides
- Find My Congressional District
- Candidate surveys by District (posted during the primary and general elections)
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
- Bulletin/email announcements
- Catholic quotes about engaging in political life
- Mass intercessions
- Graphics for social media and your parish website
Social Media Graphics
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Faithful Citizenship Resources
These resources are from the 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
Questions?
Please contact the Office of Communications and Engagement
☏ 202-525-9554
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