Resources for Dioceses and Parishes
The direct duty to work for a just ordering of society is proper to the lay faithful.
Through the Catholic Advocacy Network (CAN), Michigan Catholic Conference keeps thousands of Michigan Catholics updated on the latest issues affecting the common good. To ensure elected officials hear from a strong Catholic voice, MCC and members alike must work to increase participation in the CAN. Is your diocese or parish interested in learning more Catholic advocacy opportunities? Here are materials that will help spread the word, including flyers, bulletin announcements, and in-pew registration drive materials.
- Catholic Advocacy Network Frequently Asked Questions
- Catholic Advocacy Network Homily Notes
- Catholic Advocacy Network Sign Up Flyer
- Catholic Advocacy Network Talking Points
- Why Join the Catholic Advocacy Network?
Bulletin Announcements Resource Center
- Primary Election Bulletin Announcements (for use 8/2/14–8/3/14)
- Primary Election Statewide Ballot Proposal 14-1 Summary (for use before 8/5/14)
- Speak Up for Human Life (for use 1/18/14–1/26/14)
- Abortion Insurance Opt-Out Act Passes (for use 12/14/13–1/05/14)
- Human Trafficking Vigil Nov. 13 (for use 11/9/13–11/10/13)
- Shine a Light on Human Trafficking Vigil Flyer
- Adoption Conscience Bills (for use 10/26/13–10/03/13)
- Catholic Advocacy Network Bulletin Announcements
Bulletin Inserts
- Catholic Advocacy Network Bulletin Insert
- Catholic Advocacy Network Children and Families Bulletin Insert
- Catholic Advocacy Network Education Bulletin Insert
- Catholic Advocacy Network Human Life Bulletin Insert
- Catholic Advocacy Network Immigration Bulletin Insert
- Catholic Advocacy Network Religious Liberty Bulletin Insert
- Catholics in the Civic Arena: The Church's Role in Politics
In-Pew Registration Drive Materials
- Catholic Advocacy Network Registration Card
- Directions for In-Pew Registration Drive (CAN Parish Outline)
- Parish Reporting Form
- RSVP and Parish Contact Form
- Script for Pastor, Presiding Priest or Assisting Deacon
For parishes interested in holding a registration drive, please contact Annie Bennett at abennett@micatholic.org