Prayers for Vocations
Lord Jesus, you have chosen your priestsfrom among us and sent them outto proclaim your word and to act in your name.For so great a gift to your Church, we give you praise and thanksgiving.We ask you to fill them with the fire of your love that their ministry may...
What is Religious Life?
Religious Life is a vocation in which members live in a community with a shared apostolate (or mission), charism (the particular expression of the community’s life, the community’s “culture”), and spirituality.Religious share in work, prayer, and recreation with their...
What is Consecrated Virginity?
According to the Code of Canon Law, a consecrated virgin is consecrated to God by her diocesan bishop, enters a public state of consecrated in the Church, and is betrothed mystically to Christ. Her life is one of perpetual virginity. What isn’t a consecrated virgin?...
Mitos sobre las vocaciones
Seis Temores Comunes cuando Su Hijo Está Considerando el Sacerdocio Año tras año, en encuestas a sacerdotes recién ordenados, más de la mitad de ellos informa que sus familias inicialmente se opusieron a la idea del sacerdocio. Sin duda, los padres desean lo mejor...
Siete maneras que las familias pueden fomentar vocaciones
“La familia cristiana, que es verdaderamente “como una iglesia doméstica”, ha ofrecido siempre y continúa ofreciendo las condiciones favorables para el nacimiento de las vocaciones” ~ San Juan Pablo II Imagínese que le pregunta a su hijo lo que quiere ser cuando...
Traveling Crucifix for Vocations
CLASSROOM CRUCIFIX FOR VOCATIONS The School Traveling Crucifix Program provides students with a significant focal point for daily prayer in the classroom—and for conversation about the importance of vocations. A beautiful crucifix is selected to “travel” to different...
Classroom Consecration to Mary
CONSECRATE YOUR CLASSROOM TO MARY, QUEEN OF VOCATIONS Student Leader: We pray through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary that Jesus will call at least one girl from this class to be a religious sister, and at least one boy to be a brother or priest. Class...
Practical Ideas for Parishes
PRAYER Holy Hours for Vocations. Have a special Holy Hour to pray for priestly and religious vocations. More information is available here. Rosary for Vocations. During the rosary mention candidates by name. Vocations Rosary – Luminous Mysteries Vocation Prayer...
Why Be a Priest?
The priesthood is a calling. Christ asks of some men the sacrifice of their lives in following him as his more intimate companions. From all eternity, certain men are called to the priesthood. It is a call inscribed in their nature and because of this, is a call that...
Practical Ideas for Parents
Everyone’s first vocation is to holiness, so parents should strive to create a home environment where Christian virtue can flourish. Here are a few other ideas: Invite a priest, sister, or brother to dinner at your home. Show your children a good example of holy...