Learn how to vote like a Catholic by discerning your conscience, and addressing common myths about Church teaching on voting. These are just two common myths about voting as a Catholic. What does the Church teach us about our responsibility to vote? And how do we discern our consciences and choose who to vote for? In this webinar, we interview Catholic author and theologian Dr. Brett Salkeld on how to truly vote like a Catholic.

Learn about the enormous political impact you can have when you buy a party membership and vote in your local candidate nomination process.

WHY CATHOLICS SHOULD VOTE IN PARTY NOMINATIONS

Only 4% of Canadians are members of political parties. That’s only four out of every 100 of us. That tiny number enjoy a special privilege: voting in political party nominations and selecting who will represent their party in each general election. Many of these nominated candidates eventually become our elected representatives. It matters who represents us. That’s why it’s so important Catholics purchase party memberships and vote in nominations.

Hear from former and current Catholic candidates from different parties about why nominations matter, and how you can get involved and pick your politicians.

Featuring a special introduction from Neil MacCarthy, Director of Public Relations & Communications at the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Panelists:

Jo-Ann Davis, Senior Associate, Leman Group

Talon Regent, Lawyer, Regent Law

Ben Smith, Broadcast Journalist, Rogers Communications Advisory Council on Special Education, Ontario Ministry of Education

Learn how you can grow in and live out your Catholic faith, by serving your neighbours on a board or committee.

In 2020, Toronto Catholics marked the first annual Stewardship Sunday: a reminder that all our time, talent, and treasure are gifts of God’s love meant to be spent in service of others. One way we can offer our gifts to others is through serving on a board or committee whether of a charity, non-profit, business, or other institution. In this webinar, experienced Catholic board leaders will share their stories and you’ll learn:

• Who should consider serving on a board, and why;
• How Catholic social teaching calls us to serve our neighbours;
• How board service can help you grow in faith, particularly in serving your neighbours and living out your Gospel values; and,
• Explore opportunities to serve on a board.

Conversations with Saskatchewan’s political parties for the 2020 provincial election

Presented by Saskatchewan’s Roman Catholic Dioceses & Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy in partnership with Catholic Conscience.

Interviewer:
Alison Bradish, Archdiocese of Regina

Speakers:

Wade Sira Leader
Buffalo Party of Saskatchewan, Candidate in Martensville-Warman

Naomi Hunter Leader
Saskatchewan Green Party, Candidate in Regina-Elphenstone Centre

Nicole Sarauer
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party, Candidate in Regina Douglas Park

Ken Grey, Leader
Progressive Conservative Party of Saskatchewan, Candidate in Regina Walsh Acres

Gord Wyant, Deputy Premier
Saskatchewan Party, Candidate in Saskatoon Northwest

Please note that all of Saskatchewan’s political parties were invited to participate. The Saskatchewan Liberal Party did not respond.

An online webinar that will help you find new ways to volunteer, serve others and love your neighbours during the pandemic In a famous prayer, Saint John Henry Newman wrote, “God has created me to do some Him some definite service… I have my mission.” We all have a mission to serve and lead in our communities—including you! As Catholics we are called to love our neighbours by serving them—bringing food to the hungry, comforting the suffering, healing the sick, being the face of God’s love in the world. But COVID-19 has shut down volunteer programs, parishes, community groups, and charitable initiatives. How do we continue serving our neighbours, despite the pandemic? This webinar features Catholic and community leaders in Canada, and will offer an inside look at how Catholic community organizations are responding to the crisis; how volunteer programs are adapting to COVID-19; creative new volunteer opportunities that have emerged in response to the crisis; and most importantly, how you can find new ways to volunteer and serve others in this time of extraordinary suffering. Your neighbours need you—we’ll help you get involved!

FEATURING:

• Michael Fullan, Executive Director, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto
• Louise Coutu, Executive Director, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Greater Toronto Central Council
• Ilan Orzy, Public Affairs Manager, TakeCare Supply See Less

Catholic Conscience and the Newman Centre at the University of Toronto are presenting a panel discussion on effective participation in politics and political parties.

Panelists include:

• Jo-Ann Davis, former TCDSB chair and 2018 Liberal MPP Candidate for University-Rosedale
• Brendan Steven, former speechwriter for Conservative Finance Minister Joe Oliver
• Dave Szollosy, former president OECTA, and 2018 NDP MPP candidate for York Simcoe
• Nick Wright, member of the Governing Board of the Law Society of Ontario and 2014, 2015 Green Party candidate
• Moderator: Matthew Marquardt, Executive Director Catholic Conscience

An open discussion of the proper roles of government, business, the Church and other cultural institutions, and the media in serving the people in their search for truth. Held at the Newman Centre of Toronto.