VOICE Ministry
Get Out the Vote 2024
On November 5th, voters willbe choosing their Congressional representative and Senators as well as the Vice President and President of the United States. Practicing Faithful Citzenship means taking an active role in public life through our voice and our vote.
Early Voting begins Sept. 20th
Registration Ends Oct. 15th
Election Day is Nov. 5th
HOW DO I FIND OUT WHAT THE ISSUES ARE?
To get unbiased information on local issues and candidates’:
- Read/view creditable newspapers/websites
- Attend Candidates Nights’
- Go on line to the candidates website and ask for their position on topics in which you have interest
- Compare their responses
- Hold them accountable for promises made but not kept
For more information use the button below:
You have questions? We have answers!
Lots of questions – we have answers.
How To Vote Early or By Absentee Ballot
Need to find out how to obtain an absentee ballot? Do you know where the registrars office is? Did you know Virginia has new political maps? For information on the current Virginia Election Districts and polling places use the button below:
The Moral Obligation for All Catholics to Vote
We are called as Christians to use our vote to uplift the common good. We have an obligation as Gospel believers to look out for the poor and disadvantaged, the widow, the orphan, the disenfranchised. According to the US Catholic Bishops, “In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation…rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do.”
On November 7th, voters will all 100 seats in the House of Delegates and all 40 seats in the Senate as well as country Board of Supervisors and School Board positions. These folks will be making decisions which impact the quality of life and educational opportunities of citizens in Prince William, Stafford and the surrounding counties, cities, and towns. Now is the season to become informed so you will be ready to cast your vote in November.
For more information on the topic, please visit Virginia Catholic Conference “Principals of Catholic Voting” via the button below:
Virginia Catholic Conference Voting Information
Prepare and vote: Read the conscience formation materials and candidate comparisons on the VCC website!
Early voting began September 20. Election Day is November 5.
To help you prepare, please visit our Election Resource hub.
There you can view, download and print the following materials:
Pre-election letter issued by Bishop Burbidge and Bishop Knestout
Register to Vote bulletin insert flyer explaining how to register, eligibility and key dates
A re-issued Four Principles of Catholic Social Teaching resource
New USCCB faithful citizenship bulletin inserts (6-part series)
Presidential Candidate Comparison
Virginia U.S. Senate Candidate Comparison
Each of these resources is authorized for parish use and fits onto one sheet of paper for convenient printing. Each is also available in Spanish on our Election Resource hub.
Please review these materials. Share them with family and friends too, and remind them to pray, form their consciences and vote!
For more information on the topic, please visit Virginia Catholic Conference “Principals of Catholic Voting” via the button below:
VOICE Ministry Contact Form
This contact form is for those who want to contact ministry leaders, ask questions, or find out to become involved in the Church’s outreach to the public square where we live.
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