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Contents 		5
Introductory Note 		8
PART I: The US Bishops’ Reflection on Catholic Teaching and Political Life 		10
Introduction 		10
Why Does the Church Teach About Issues Affecting Public Policy? 		14
Who in the Church Should Participate in Political Life? 		16
How Does the Church Help the Catholic Faithful to Speak About Political and Social Questions? 		18
A Well-Formed Conscience 		19
The Virtue of Prudence 		19
Doing Good and Avoiding Evil 		20
Making Moral Choices 		22
What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square?—Four Principles of Catholic Social Teaching 		26
The Dignity of the Human Person 		27
Subsidiarity 		28
The Common Good 		29
Solidarity 		31
Conclusion 		33
PART II: Applying Catholic Teaching to Major Issues: A Summary of Policy Positions of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 		36
Human Life 		37
Promoting Peace 		38
Marriage and Family Life 		39
Religious Freedom 		40
Preferential Option for the Poor and Economic Justice 		41
Health Care 		42
Migration 		43
Catholic Education 		43
Promoting Justice and Countering Violence 		44
Combatting Unjust Discrimination 		44
Care for Our Common Home 		45
Communications, Media, and Culture 		46
Global Solidarity 		47
PART III: Goals for Political Life: Challenges for Citizens, Candidates, and Public Officials 		50
Notes 		53
References 		54
Major Catholic Statements on Public Life and Moral Issues 		56
Protecting Human Life 		56
Promoting Family Life 		57
Pursuing Social Justice 		58
Practicing Global Solidarity 		59
Major Policy-Related Speeches of Pope Francis During His Apostolic Visit to the United States, September 22-27, 2015 		60
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