2021 Catholic Days at the Capitol Resource Page

On this page, you will find links to the activities and resources for the 2021 Virtual Catholic Days at the Capitol held on February 2-3. For any questions regarding Catholic Days activities, please contact Michele Taylor at mtaylor@flaccb.org or 850-567-7700.

If you participated in the February 2-3 activities, please consider completeing the event evaluation survey. We value your input. Thank you!

As Catholic Days at the Capitol participants meet with legislators, you can add your voice by sending an email to your elected officials. By asking your state lawmakers to support our Catholic Days priority issues, you amplify the efforts of Catholic Days participants and help advance legislation that promotes human life and dignity. Take action and help advocate for Catholic Days priorities.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021
(Link: https://youtu.be/KkK2YuFZGm8)
Call to Order – Michael B. Sheedy, FCCB, Exec. Director / Welcome & Opening Prayer – Bishop William A. Wack CSC, Pensacola-Tallahassee
Briefing on Legislative Priorities
Closing Prayer & Blessing – Bishop John G. Noonan, Orlando

(Link to recorded Zoom meeting: https://youtu.be/sxIKAPxAt_k)
Interactive Question & Answer Session 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021
(Link: https://youtu.be/YVIOiYIpm_g)
Call to Order – Michael B. Sheedy, FCCB, Executive Director / Welcome & Opening Prayer – Bishop Gregory L. Parkes, St. Petersburg
Defensor Vitae Award – Presented to The Honorable Erin Grall, Florida House of Representatives, District 54
Remarks – Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, Archdiocese of Miami
Closing Prayer & Blessing – Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito, Palm Beach

(Link: https://youtu.be/V3L27HBNnH0)
Bishops of Florida Pray the Rosary, The Glorious Mysteries

(Link: https://youtu.be/WYh0-URlokM)
46th ANNUAL VOTIVE MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – “RED MASS”
Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Tallahassee                        
Celebrant and Homilist: Bishop William A. Wack CSC, Pensacola-Tallahassee
Red Mass Program Booklet

You may wish to refer to the issue backgrounders as you view the legislative brefing on Tuesday, February 2. Backgrounders will be updated as new information is received.

• Abortion / Death Penalty
• Medical Ethics and Diversity Act
• State Scholarship Programs

Messages for Legislative Visits - This document may be sent to legislators in advance of or during your virtual meetings.

2021 FCCB Public Policy Priorities
Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
Statement on the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Life
Reported Abortions 2011-2020
2020-2021 Catholic School Statistics
2020-2021 Participation in the State Scholarship Programs

• Member List
• Daily Calendar

• Member List
• Daily Calendar

The Florida Channel (access to live and recorded legislative committe meetings)
Tips on Meeting with Your Legislators
Legislative Jargon
How an Idea Becomes a Law
Virtual Tours of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum

If you have not yet seen our Catholic Days training video, please consider viewing it by clicking here. Starring current and former Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops staff, the film provides a fun look at do's and don'ts for your visits with legislators. It may be a few years old, but it still provides valuable information.