A Call to Prayer

What is the Call to Prayer?

The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful nationwide to join a movement of prayer, penance, and sacrifice for the sake of renewing a culture of life, marriage, and religious liberty in our country.

"The pastoral strategy is essentially a call and encouragement to prayer and sacrifice - it's meant to be simple. ... Life, Marriage, and Religious Liberty are not only foundational to Catholic social teaching but also fundamental to the good of society." - Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone, from the news releaseabout the Call to Prayer (Dec. 6, 2012)

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How do I get involved?

There are many different ways to participate in the Call to Prayer, both as an individual and as a community. Find out how you can get involved under the section "Join the Movement!"

Here are some ways to get involved:

• Pledge to Fast: Join thousands of Catholics across the country who have pledged to fast and abstain from meat on Fridays for the intention of the protection of life, marriage, and religious liberty. (Pledge cards)

• Subscribe to receive email or text message reminders to fast with short newprayer intentions each week (see right sidebar), and join the  Call to Prayer Facebook event. 

• Host or attend a Eucharistic Holy Hour for Life, Marriage and Liberty (en español) on the last Sunday of each month. (Video: Adoration)

• Pray a daily Rosary.

• Encourage your parish to use special prayers of the faithful at daily and Sunday Masses (en español).