Vote No on Amendment 4 Information Sessions

Amendment 4 is deceptive! Amendment 4 is extreme!

“We urge all Floridians of goodwill to stand against the legalization of late-term abortion and oppose the abortion amendment. In doing so, we will not only protect the weakest, most innocent, and defenseless of human life among us but also countless women throughout the state from the harms of abortion,” said the bishops of Florida in their statement on Amendment 4.

To help local Catholics understand Amendment 4 on Florida’s November election ballot, which would legalize full-term abortion and remove all protections for pre-born children we are offering information sessions at various parishes in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. These sessions are open to all who would like to attend.

The main speaker will be Sara Johnson, Statewide Grassroots Director for the Vote No on 4 campaign, which is endorsed by the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.

September 8, 2024: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m.

September 15, 2024: Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle at 1:00 p.m.

October 3, 2024: Christ the King Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m.

October 6, 2024: St. Anthony the Abbot after the 10:00 a.m. Mass and 12:00 p.m. Mass

October 15, 2024: Nativity Catholic Church at 7:00 p.m.

Voices for Life Tour

Voice for Life Tour 2024 will focus on the unborn, with the goal of defeating Amendment 4 in the upcoming election-the most pressing threat currently facing the unborn and their mothers in Florida. Each event will introduce a critical activation plan and present strategies for the participation of churches. While networking with leaders in your region from ministries and churches, communities, and the marketplace, you will receive updates on two resources for you: Florida Family Voice (formerly Florida Family Policy Council), an advocate for public policies that benefit the family, and Church Ambassador Network, the pastoral engagement division of FFV, which provides meaningful ministry connections with our elected civic officials.

For tour dates and to register visit VoicesforLifeTour.com

Educational Materials

Statements

• Statement from all Florida Bishops English | Spanish
• Statement and Prayer with Image English
• Pulpit Announcement English | Spanish
• Suggested Prayers of the Faithful English | Spanish
• Sunday Homily Prompts with Prayers of the Faithful 

Ads/Flyers

• Why Should Floridians Vote No on Amendment 4 English | Spanish
• Frequently Asked Questions about Amendment 4 English | Spanish

Videos

(These videos can be downloaded for your use in the parish.)

• Pray to Defeat Amendment 4 (Bishop on camera)
• Pray to Defeat Amendment 4 (with images and music)
• Pray to Defeat Amendment 4 (Vertical with subtitles)
• Four Reasons to Vote No on Amendment 4
• Florida Doctor Speaks Out Against Amendment 4

Aug. 13 Ecumenical Prayer Service

• Flyer
• Live Stream Social Media Graphic

Sept. 8 Day of Prayer Resources

• Flyer English | Spanish
• Social Media Graphic English | Spanish
• Web Slider English | Spanish
• Homily Helper English

Vote No on Amendment 4 Information Sessions

• September 8, 2024: Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church Flyer | Social Media Graphic
• September 15, 2024: Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle Flyer | Social Media Graphic
• October 3, 2024: Christ the King Catholic Church Flyer | Social Media Graphic
• October 6, 2024: St. Anthony the Abbot Flyer | Social Media Graphic
• October 15, 2024: **THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON**Nativity Catholic Church Flyer | Social Media Graphic

Voices for Life Tour

• Informational Graphic English

Prayers

• Prayer Card English Front / Back | Spanish Front / Back 
  • Prayer cards can be obtained from Heidi Varley, (hlv@dosp.org) while supplies last.
• Quarter Page Graphic English
• Half Page Graphic English | Spanish
• Prayers of the Faithful English | Spanish
• Rosaries for Life English and Spanish
• Holy Hour for Life English
• Prayer Slide English | Spanish
• Palm Card English | Spanish

Social Media Resources

• Vote No on Amendment 4 
• Social Media Explainer Carousel

Suggested Text: Why Floridians should Vote NO on Amendment 4: Titled “Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion,” Amendment 4 would enshrine UNREGULATED ABORTION in our state constitution, making Florida one of the MOST PRO-ABORTION states in the nation. The amendment language is MISLEADING, and its proposed outcomes are DANGEROUS.

People will often cite separation of church and state when it comes to political issues. The Catholic Church is and remains nonpartisan. So, the Church will never endorse a particular candidate for office. But what we will do is get involved with the issues. So, whether it’s issues that a particular candidate is putting forward as part of their platform, or a political party, we will present those in light of our Gospel teachings. The Church plays an important role in the promotion and the attainment of justice and protection of the common good. Therefore, we’re encouraged to participate in public life, and to apply our Gospel values to political activities. When it comes to issues, I think that we not only have a right, but a responsibility as Christians to get involved in the political sphere, and to make sure that our voice is heard. – +Bishop Gregory Parkes

• Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Vote No On 4 Florida
• Vote No on 4 Florida Spanish

Vote No on 4 Campaign Launches to Defeat The Deceptive and Extreme Amendment 4

4 Reasons to Vote No on Amendment 4

Florida Bishops Oppose Extreme Abortion Amendment

Statement on Placement of Extreme Abortion Amendment on Florida’s November 2024 Ballot

Extreme and Deceptive Abortion Amendment will be on the November Ballot

Floridians are Asked to Pray a Novena to Defeat a Pro-Abortion Amendment