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Written by Bill Roth
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Monday, 06 July 2009 09:26 |
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To understand the scope of our values, please read Faithful Citizenship. The two page bulletin insert, listed on the resources page, is the best way to dive into this great document.
In summary, the key themes for Catholic Democrats are:
- Right to Life and the Dignity of the Human Person
- Call to Family, Community, and Participation
- Rights and Responsibilities
- A Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
- Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
- Solidarity, or We are One Human Family
- Caring for God’s Creation
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Written by Gemma Abels
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Monday, 12 October 2009 17:40 |
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My parents might not have become doctors and moved to America from the Philippines if the Catholic church had not brought religion and education to the islands.
Growing up in Cleveland, I was educated by the Sister of the Incarnate Word. Irish Catholic nuns who truly believed that every child is a gift from God. I did not grow up being smacked by rulers or memorizing bible verses. I grew up knowing that God placed each of us on this earth for a purpose. If we all chose to walk in this purpose, the world would continue to evolve into the greatness God created.
I am a Democrat because I grew up in the wake of JFK, RFK, and MLK. These men showed me that the Democratic Party was the party that encouraged and empowered people to reflect, realize, and follow their purpose. I grew up admiring Carter, Mondale, Gore, and Kuicinich. These men knew their purpose was unpopular and unfavorable but they forged on because they knew their purpose was true.
People think I am a Democrat because I am a teacher and an involved union member. I am an involved union member because being a Democrat has placed in me a desire to work, not just for myself, but for the good of others and the glory of God. |
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Written by Bill Roth
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Monday, 06 July 2009 09:22 |
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The Catholic Democrats PAC is an FEC-registered political action committee dedicated to supporting Democratic politicians and elected officials of all creeds who support the values outlined in the US Bishops' document, Faithful Citizenship. This political action committee is a direct response to Pope Benedict XVI's teaching in Deus Caritas Est, that:
The direct duty to work for a just ordering of society, on the other hand, is proper to the lay faithful. As citizens of the State, they are called to take part in public life in a personal capacity. So they cannot relinquish their participation “in the many different economic, social, legislative, administrative and cultural areas, which are intended to promote organically and institutionally the common good.” [29] (emphasis added)
The Catholic Democrats mission is to work within the Democratic Party to bring about a more just ordering of society.
The Catholic Democrats PAC is part of the larger Catholic Democrats movement, which includes a number of politcal, educational and non-profit organizations.
If you would like to donate to the Catholic Democrats cause, please go to our Donate page.
To Join the Catholic Democrats PAC Mailing List, fill out the form to the Right |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 October 2009 06:18 |
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