Resources for Faithful Citizens

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Georgia Guidance for Faithful Citizens - a guide for discernment and reflection as we all prepare to vote later this fall. This guide is not only a “how-to,” it is also a "why-to” It covers what is at stake in our elections this fall, key information to know and the reasons for our obligation to mindfully participate in the political process.
Mental Health Resources
Death Penalty Resources
Archdiocesan Events

Respect Life, Dignity, and Justice Resources within the Archdiocese

Respect Life, Dignity, & Justice (formerly Respect Life, Justice, and Peace) Programs focus on social issues which impact God's precious gift of life. They examine issues related to Abortion, the Death Penalty, Domestic Violence, Euthanasia, Human Trafficking and Immigration. These life threatening issues touch all of our lives and we welcome anyone that desires to simply learn more or perhaps be involved in helping to foster a deeper community awareness of any or all of these essential elements of human life.

Archdiocese of Atlanta Respect Life website
Pregnancy Aid Clinic
Adoption Resources
For those facing a difficult prenatal diagnosis
For those who have experienced miscarriage or infant loss
Ethical fertility treatment/GYN Care
Springs in the Desert is a new ministry designed to support couples experiencing infertility. Rather than trying to solve the problem, this is designed for accompanying couples through their hardship.
Healing after abortion
End of life issues
Respect Life covers a range of important issues.
Restorative Justice Ministries (prison ministry, anti-poverty, LGBTQ+ pastoral affairs, criminal legal reform, death penalty abolition, racism)
More Death Penalty Resources can be found here
Justice and Peace links (care for creation, ethical trade, HIV/AIDS ministry, human trafficking, immigration, poverty)
Disabilities Ministry
Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255 for veteran-specific support.

Immigrant Family Preparedness Guide for Georgia Families

It was announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are going to begin enforcement actions on thousands of immigrant families over the next weeks. Raids are scheduled in major cities of the country including Atlanta. These broad enforcement actions instigate panic in our communities --- and will not serve as a deterrent to irregular immigration.

To assist families who might be effected, Catholic Charities in conjunction with the USCCB created a resource page that can be used to prepare and protect individuals in case they or a family member is detained by ICE. Please click on the links below to learn more.

Family Preparedness Guide (English)

Know Your Rights (English)

Family Preparedness Guide ( Spanish)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

Read complete statement from Vanessa Russell, CEO Catholic Charities Atlanta