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Catholic Day on the Hill 2012 has been canceled. We regret that due to a projected closing date of late April we will not be able to have our adult Catholic Day on the Hill this year.  All arrangements were made for this to take place on April 28th. Catholic Student Day on the Hill will still take place on March 20th.  Schools will be sent information and registration forms. The General Assembly is planning on being finished by that date or in a closing mode. Other arrangements could not be made at this late date for facilities that accommodate the size of our group. We are very disappointed by this. Please continue to follow our legislative reports here on the web site.

Join us for Catholic Day on the Hill this year as we advocate on issues impacting the dignity and life of the human person. Your fellow Catholics from across the state will come together at our state capitol for an uplifting day of prayer, advocacy and education. This is a great opportunity to share our Catholic viewpoint on important state issues with our elected officials. The Catholic Church proclaims that human life is sacred and that the dignity of the human person is the foundation of a moral vision for society. Our belief in the sanctity of human life and the inherent dignity of the human person is the foundation of all the principles of our social teachings. In keeping with this social teachings our theme is “Human Solidarity: We are all the body of Christ, what effects one, effects all.” We will be having two separate Days on the Hill this year. April 13th is for adults to attend. April 5th will be for Catholic school students, their teachers, and chaperones to attend. We will be focusing on such issues impacting the dignity and lives of Tennesseans as: abortion, stem cell research, healthcare, immigration, predatory lending, and the death penalty. Please click on registration forms below. On this web site you will also find more information about the Catholic Church’s position on the issues and legislation facing Tennesseans and the materials to help prepare you for Catholic Day on the Hill. Registration is mandatory to attend. Both registration and the registration fee must be received by the deadline. Please see the appropriate registration form for deadlines. Catholic Schools Day on the Hill fee is $20.00 per student, teacher, or chaperone. Catholic Day on the Hill fee is $30.00 per adult. This fee helps cover the cost of the day including materials and lunch. For more information, contact Kathleen Murphy, tncppc@bellsouth.net or 615-828-4713.

Click here for pdf forms Adult Registration Form School Registration Form Tentative Adult Agenda

Tentative Adult Agenda Catholic Day on the Hill April 13th, 2011 “In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.” – Forming Conscience for Faithful Citizenship #13

8:00-8:30 Registration: War Memorial Auditorium Please plan to arrive between 8:00 and 8:30 to receive your materials for the day, your legislative appointment times, and other important information. Please allow adequate time to park and walk to the War Memorial Auditorium. A light breakfast will be served. 8:30 Morning Information Session: War Memorial Auditorium 8:30: Opening Prayer and Welcome from Bishop Stika, Bishop Choby, Bishop Steib, and the CPPC. 8:45: Legislative briefing on the focus issues of the day from CPPC Policy Director, Mike Murphy, and CPPC Executive Director, Jennifer Murphy. 9:15: Grassroots Advocacy Program from the CPPC 10:30: Question and Answer Session regarding the Legislative Focus Issues (You might have a legislative appointment during this time. If so, please attend it.) 11:00 Mass: St. Mary’s Cathedral St. Mary’s Cathedral is a short walk from the War Memorial Auditorium. It is located at 328 5th Ave. North, Nashville, 37219 12:00 Lunch: War Memorial Auditorium • Box Lunches will be served in the War Memorial Auditorium. • If you have a legislative appointment during this time, please attend it. • Your box lunch will be waiting for you in the War Memorial or you can take it with you. 1:00 Afternoon Sessions: Legislative Plaza, War Memorial Auditorium, State Capitol • You might have a legislative appointment during this time. • The House and /or Senate may be in session during this time, which you can watch. • If they are not in session, committees will be meeting which you may attend. • You may also use this time to write “Thank You Notes,” “Sorry I missed you Notes,” or “Action Letters” to your Legislators that the CPPC staff can deliver for you.

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