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2020 Census
Faith-Based Outreach Toolkit
ABOUT THE TOOLKIT:
This resource was created for faith leaders, active faith-community members, and
any religiously affiliated person conducting census outreach. It contains census
messaging tips for worship leaders, prayer insertions, bulletin blurbs and homily tips,
and ideas on alternative forms of outreach.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
General Messaging for Faith Leaders
Sample message for community of faith leaders to share with their congregation
during a sermon, presentation, or meeting.
Prayer Insertions
Sample prayers/offerings for faith communities to share during their services
encouraging their members to complete the census.
Homily Tips
Tips on the importance of the 2020 Census for faith leaders to include in their
homilies.
Bulletin Blurbs
Sample excerpts for faith communities to include in their bulletins.
Census Outreach Alternatives during COVID-19
Alternative tactics for faith leaders or community of faith-members to conduct
census outreach digitally during this period of time with limited in-person contact.
FOR MORE RESOURCES:
iCountNM resources and materials are created on a rolling basis. To view all of the
materials available, visit iCountNM.gov/resources.
2020census.gov
(844) 330-2020General Messaging for Worship Leaders
ENGLISH
It’s time for the 2020 Census. The census counts everyone living in the United States no
matter where they are from, why they are here or whether they are documented.
Every person residing in the United States on April 1st needs to be counted. Include
everyone living in your household on your census form; children, grandparents and even
those living in your home but who may not be related to you. Your responses to the
census are safe and confidential and will not be shared with any other government
agencies.
The census is used to distribute federal and state funding of schools, hospitals, roads, and
many other programs that support families in our parishes. Data from the census also
helps faith groups understand the demographics of their parish communities. If there
are gaps in data in particular geographic areas, important services and funding are at
risk of being cut to those who may need it most.
Fill out the census today to make sure you and everyone in your household is counted.
Online: 2020census.gov Over the phone: (844) 330-2020
SPANISH
Es hora del Censo 2020. El censo cuenta a todos que viven en los Estados Unidos - sin
importar de dónde son, por qué están aquí o si son documentados.
Cada persona que reside en los Estados Unidos el primero de abril tiene que ser contado.
En su cuestionario, incluye a todos que viven en su hogar; niños, abuelos y también
personas que viven en su hogar que no son relacionados con usted. Sus respuestas al
censo son seguras y confidenciales, y no serán compartidas con cualquier otra agencia
gubernamental.
El censo se utiliza para determinar la repartición de financiamiento federal y estatal para
escuelas, hospitales, caminos y muchos otros programas que apoyan a familias en
nuestras comunidades. Los datos del censo también ayuda a los grupos de fe a entender
la demográfica de sus parroquias. Si hay lagunas en los datos, servicios importantes y
fondos están en riesgo de ser cortados para los que más lo necesitan.
Completa el censo hoy y asegúrese de que usted y todos en su hogar se cuentan.
En linea: 2020census.gov Por teléfono: (844) 468-2020
2020census.gov
(844) 330-2020Prayer Insertions
ENGLISH
Pray for a successful 2020 Census that ensures justice, proper representation and
funding for everyone in America, including minorities and children.
Pray for city governments, business, faith-based organizations, non profits, etc. to
be effective in creating awareness about the 2020 Census in their communities.
Pray that people will self-respond to the census by mail, online, or by phone on
April 1st.
Pray for the safety of thousands of enumerators who will knock on doors
beginning in May.
Pray for all people in the United States of America as we are asked to participate in
the 2020 Census, that we may recognize God’s call to love our neighbor as
ourselves, and to meet the needs of not just ourselves, but the needs of others.
Pray for any person affected by the spread of coronavirus, may God heal those
suffering from the disease and guide any person providing essential medical care.
May we take this time in our homes to find peace and work together to create a
better community through filling out the 2020 Census.
SPANISH
Reza por un Censos 2020 exitoso, que asegurar justicia, representación adecuada y
financiamiento para todos en los Estados Unidos, incluyendo las minorías y los
niños.
Reza por todos los gobiernos municipales y estatales, empresas, organizaciones
sin fines y más para crear conciencia sobre el Censo 2020 en sus comunidades.
Reza para que la gente responda al censo por correo, en línea o por teléfono el
primero de abril.
Reza por la seguridad de miles de enumeradores que irán de puerta a puerta a
partir de mayo.
Reza por todos en los Estados Unidos debido a que se nos pregunta a participar en
el Censo 2020, que podamos reconocer la llamada de Dios de amar a nuestro
vecino, y para satisfacer no solo nuestras necesidades sino también de los demás.
Reza por cualquier persona afectada por la propagación de “coronavirus,” que dios
cure a los que sufren de la enfermedad y guiar a aquellos que proporcionan
atención médica esencial. Que tomamos este tiempo en nuestros hogares para
encontrar paz y crear una comunidad mejor a través de llenar el Censo 2020.
*Content modified from “America Prays Faith-Based 2020 Census Toolkit”
2020census.gov
(844) 330-2020Bulletin Blurbs
ENGLISH
2020 Census: Our Community Benefits.
The 2020 Census has profound impacts on our communities and our nation. It shapes
everything from fair political representation in Congress, to funding our roads, hospitals,
schools, public safety and healthcare for the next decade. A complete and accurate count
lays the foundation for a healthy democracy and ensures that communities can thrive and
flourish. Stand up and be counted! Participate in the 2020 Census! 2020Census.gov
2020 Census: Children Count!
Will your children be counted in the census? Unfortunately, families forget to count all their
children in the census. And when someone isn’t counted, it means our community loses
funding we need to support our schools, roads, and health clinics. You can help ensure that
our state receives adequate federal funding by making sure all children in your home are
counted. Stand up and be counted! Participate in the 2020 Census! 2020Census.gov.
2020 Census: It counts everyone.
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States no matter where they are
from, why they are here, or whether they are documented. The Constitution requires that the
census counts every resident in the country regardless of immigration status. All people
should be counted to ensure that our communities are fully represented. When you fill out
their census form, count every person residing in your home on April 1. Stand up and be
counted! Participate in the 2020 Census! 2020Census.gov.
2020 Census: Census Bureau Employees are safe.
Census Bureau employees are our community members.: If an enumerator comes to your
door, they are simply there to help you answer the questions on your census form to make
sure your household counts. They will not partner with ICE or any law enforcement agency. It
is safe to open your door to them. Stand up and be counted! Participate in the 2020 Census!
2020Census.gov.
2020 Census: A Matter of Racial Justice
Ensuring everyone is counted in the 2020 Census is a matter of racial justice that is long
overdue. Minorities, such as Native Americans, African Americans and Hispanics have
historically been undercounted. When we answer the census and encourage our neighbors
to do so as well, we ensure that everyone receives the critical resources and political
representation that every person deserves. Make sure New Mexico is fully counted!
Participate in the 2020 Census! 2020Census.gov
*Adapted from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
Bulletin Blurbs — Page 1
2020census.gov
(844) 330-2020Bulletin Blurbs
SPANISH
El Censo del 2020: Nuestra comunidad se beneficia
El impacto del Censo 2020 en nuestras comunidades de nuestra nación es profundo. Da forma a
todo, desde una representación política justa en el Congreso hasta la financiación de carreteras,
hospitales, escuelas, seguridad pública y atención médica. Un recuento completo y preciso es la
base de una democracia saludable y asegura que las comunidades puedan prosperar y florecer.
Levántate y sé contado. ¡Participe en el Censo 2020! 2020Census.gov.
El Censo 2020: ¡Los niños cuentan!
¿Sus hijos serán contados en el Censo? Desafortunadamente, las familias se olvidan de contar a
todos sus hijos en el censo. Cuando alguien no es contado significa de nuestra comunidad pierde
los fondos que necesitamos para todo, desde maestros hasta carreteras locales y clínicas de
salud. Usted puede ayudar participando en el Censos 2020 y asegurándose de que todos los
niños en su hogar sean contados. ¡Levántense y sea contado! ¡Participe en el Censo 2020!
2020Census.gov
El Censo 2020: cuenta a todos.
El censo de 2020 cuenta a cada persona que viva en los Estados Unidos, sin importar de donde
son, por qué están aquí o si están documentados. La Constitución requiere que el censo cuente a
todos los residentes en el país, independientemente de su estado migratorio. Se debe contar a
todas las personas para garantizar que nuestra comunidad se cuente por completo. Cuando las
personas completen su formulario del censo, deben, deben contar a todos los que viven en su
hogar en esta fecha. ¡Levántense y sea contado! ¡Participe en el Censo 2020! 2020Census.gov
El Censo 2020: Los empleados de la Oficina del Censo son seguros
Los empleados de la Oficina del Censo son nuestros miembros de la comunidad. Si los
encuestadores llegan a su puerta, simplemente están allí para ayudarlo a responder las
preguntas en su formulario del censo y asegurarse de que su hogar cuente en el censo. No se
asociarán con ICE ni con ninguna agencia de la ley. Es seguro abrirles la puerta. ¡Levántense y sea
contado! ¡Participe en el Censo 2020! 2020Census.gov
El Censo 2020: Una pregunta de justicia racial
Asegurarse de que todos sean contados en el censo de 2020 es una pregunta de justicia racial
que debería haberse hecho hace ya mucho tiempo. Los minorías, como los nativos americanos,
los afroamericanos y los hispanos no han sido contados completamente en el pasado, pero
podemos asegurarnos de que se cuentan el Censo 2020. Cuando respondemos al censo y
animar a nuestros vecinos a hacerlo también, aseguramos que todos reciben los recursos críticos
y la representación política que cada persona merece. Asegurémonos de que Nuevo México no
sea subestimado. ¡Participe en el Censo 2020! 2020Census.gov.
Bulletin Blurbs — Page 2
2020census.gov
(844) 330-2020Homily Tips
Talking points for faith leaders to address your congregation or community in a presentation,
speech or sermon.
ENGLISH
As people of faith, we believe in the divinely given dignity of every person.
When we answer the census and help our neighbors do so as well, we declare that we
are part of “we the people” and refuse to be excluded from the critical resources and
political representation that we deserve.
Everyone counts in the eyes of God, so we must ensure that everyone is counted by our
government.
Our communities benefit from everyone being counted and we have once chance in a
decade to get it right.
The 2020 Census has profound impacts on our communities and our nation.
It shapes everything from fair political representation in Congress to whether our roads,
hospitals, schools and fire departments have the funding they need to support our
health and well-being for the next decade.
A full, accurate count lays the foundation for a healthy democracy and communities
where families thrive and flourish.
Your census information is confidential
When you fill out the census, your personal, identifiable information will not be shared
with any other government agency.
The 2020 Census will not have a citizenship question, and even if you can’t vote, you can be
counted.
Every person, regardless of immigration status has the right to be counted in the 2020
Census.
Ensuring everyone is counted in the 2020 Census is a matter of racial justice that is long
overdue.
Minorities such as Native Americans, African Americans and Hispanics have been
undercounted in the past, but we can make sure they count in the 2020 Census.
Completing the Census is easy, and there is support available for you and your community.
You can complete the form online and over the phone in one of 13 languages.
Cooperating with the Census Bureau employees is safe.
If enumerators come to your door, they are simply there to help you answer the
questions on your form in order to ensure that every household is counted. They will not
partner with ICE or any law enforcement agency. It is safe to open your door to them.
Homily Tips — Page 1
2020census.gov
(844) 330-2020Homily Tips
Puntos de conversación para los líderes de fe para dirigirse a su congregación o comunidad en
una presentación, discurso o sermón.
SPANISH
Como personas de fe, creen en la dignidad divino de cada persona.
Cuando respondemos al censo y animar a nuestros vecinos a hacerlo también,
declaramos que somos parte de este país y nos negamos a ser excluidos de los recursos
criticos y representación política que merecemos.
Todos cuentan en los ojos de dios, entonces debemos asegurar que todos son contados en el
gobierno.
Nuestras comunidades se benefician cuando todos son contados y tenemos una
oportunidad cada década de hacerlo bien.
El Censo 2020 tiene impactos profundos en nuestras comunidades y nuestra nación.
Forma todo desde representación política justa en Congreso hasta si nuestras
carreteras, hospitales, escuelas, y departamentos de bomberos tienen la financiación
para apoyar nuestra salud y bienestar para la próxima década.
Un recuento completo y preciso crea la fundación para una democracia saludable y
comunidades donde familias pueden prosperar.
Su información del censo es confidencial.
Cuando completa el censo, su información personal no será compartida con ninguna
otra agencia gubernamental.
El Censo 2020 no tiene una pregunta de ciudadanía, aunque no puedas votar, puede ser
contado. Cada persona, independientemente del estatus de ciudadanía tiene el
derecho de ser contado en el Censo 2020.
Asegurando que todos son contados es una cuestión de justicia racial.
Minorías como la población indígena, afroamericanos e hispanos han sido subcontados
en el pasado, pero podemos asegurar que se cuentan en el censo 2020.
Completar el censo es fácil y son recursos para apoyar su comunidad.
Puede completar la forma en línea o por teléfono en una de 13 lenguas
Cooperar con los empleados de la Oficina del censo es seguro.
Si enumerados ven a tu puerta, están allí para ayudarle responder a las preguntas y
garantizar que cada hogar se cuenta. No se asociarán con ICE ni con ninguna agencia de
la ley. Es seguro abrirles la puerta a ellos.
Homily Tips — Page 2
2020census.gov
(844) 330-2020Census Outreach Alternatives during COVID-19
The health and safety of everyone living in New Mexico is of the utmost importance
in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's
mandate to cancel large events, many organizations and individuals are electing to self-
quarantine to prevent exposure to the virus.
As proactive decisions are made to reduce the spread of the virus, we need to make sure 2020
Census outreach tactics shift as well. So, how are we going to effectively reach every person in
New Mexico when so many of our strategies rely on connecting with people one-on-one and
sharing information at events like worship services?
The most important census message you can convey during this time is that the census can still
be completed online, over the phone, or by mail—all from the safety of home.
Below, we outline a few alternatives you can do to still reach your audience without putting
yourself and your community members at risk.
OUTREACH ALTERNATIVES
1. REMOTE PHONE BANKING
Create phone lists to distribute to your members so that they can phone bank remotely. Now
is a great time to check on members of your congregation while also encouraging them to
take the census. If people don’t answer, leave a short, personal voicemail about the
importance of the census and remind everyone that they can fill it out now at
2020census,gov or call 844-330-2020.
2. SEND DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS/BULLETINS
Even though you may not be gathering in-person through regular services, you can still
connect with your congregation digitally through email and through video.
Send your regular weekly bulletin out through email and include a blurb from above
encouraging your community members to complete the census.
Faith leaders can also film short informational videos about the census and include them in
the digital newsletter. You can find some video examples at archdiosf.org/census-2020-1
Faith-Based Census Outreach Alternatives during COVID-19 — Page 1
2020census.gov
(844) 330-2020Census Outreach Alternatives during COVID-19
3. INCREASE SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY
Community members will likely be spending more time on social media over the next few
weeks to obtain the most current information on COVID-19 and stay connected with friends
and family during social distancing. This is a great opportunity to post about the census on
your social channels and show that the census is a positive thing for our communities. Share
a brief reminder that, amid COVID-19, the 2020 Census is something they can do right now—
and from the comfort of their own home—to benefit their community.
Use Facebook Live as a convening channel to encourage your community members to
complete the census. Create Facebook events inviting individuals to self-respond.
Encourage your members to post about the census on their own social media pages. They
have the ability to reach all their friends, which is a great way to spread your message to a
wider audience.
As always, you are welcome and encouraged to share posts from the iCountNM Facebook
(@ICountNM2020) and Instagram (@icountnm) pages.
Faith-Based Census Outreach Alternatives during COVID-19 — Page 2
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