Organize
The Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, and the common good call us to transform systems and structures of injustice. NETWORK invites all people who share our mission to join our work for justice through advocacy.
Advocacy speaks truth to power and brings the needs of all of us,–regardless of our race, age, or bank account balance–to elected leaders and other in power to create policy change.
Fulfilling our moral responsibility as residents of the United States and as people of faith, or with no organized faith, requires our participation in political advocacy. We must educate ourselves and others on the economic and racial challenges affecting society, organize to bring policies that promote safety and security to all communities, and lobby to ensure that our elected officials are held accountable to care for the common good.
When “We the People” come together to educate, organize, and lobby, we can affect change.
Educate
The Catholic Social Justice principle of participation calls us to inform ourselves about the issues of the day, to engage in serious conversations with our neighbors about our nation’s future, and to learn to listen to different perspectives with empathy. This responsibility to participate means each person also has a fundamental right to participate, and must be equipped with the resources needed to do so.
Access the NETWORK Education Toolbox with all of our educational resources.
Organize
Our spirit-filled network of justice-seekers connects with each other online, over the phone, and in person. We know that education and lobbying alone are not enough; together we must strive to create a culture that values the common good and embodies the teachings of Catholic Social Justice. By organizing ourselves into one collective voice, we are building the power that is needed to transform our political system into one that supports the dignity of all people and creates a more just economy of inclusion.
Learn how you can organize in your community with NETWORK.
Lobby
There are many ways to contact your members of Congress to express your position on an issue, or address their recent vote. Visit NETWORK’s Action Center for the latest actions we are advising to our community.
View our how to lobby resources.