Form Yourself
A vocation promoter will only find success if they focus on being an instrument of God's initiative. The most important aspect of this is prayer; to be open to God's will and to form your heart to have a great love for the Church and zeal for souls that motivates your work. However the material we give God as an instrument is something we can make better by taking the time to become better formed in areas.
However, taking time to form ourselves is a way to make us better prepared to work in the ways God is asking. This page is aimed at providing simple quick resources to give you a greater understanding of vocations and how to promote them.
Book Reviews
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Study on Promoting Vocations
This short 3 lesson study was written specifically for Vocation Action Network members to give a basic overview of what we mean by promoting vocations and what we should know before we dive into this area of work. It is a great format to be used in a group setting such as a parish vocations committee or bible study. It is very formative and should be read individually as well. It can be downloaded or bought at the online store.
There is also a Study Guide that outlines the main points for each lesson and provides answers and direction to the discussion questions. It is a perfect addition to be used by someone leading a study group and also adds a lot for any individual that is reading through the study for personal formation. This is only available as a download.
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Vocation.com Q&A – by Fr. Anthony Bannon, LC
This is an essential tool for all vocation promoters and vocation prospects. Fr. Bannon helps us by answering real life questions young people have and with those answers teaches us what is important in our work as promoters. The Q & A format makes it an easy read and the formation that is given is priceless! It can be purchased at our online store.
Vocational News
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Budding Vocations Need Support
A survey done in Italy shows the need for us as promoters to be more vocal in offering support to the young people so they know they are not alone.
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Put out into the Deep
Bishop DiMarzio addresses his diocese during vocation awareness week sharing with them some aspects of the call to promote vocations and how “the New Evangelization calls each of us to participate in the building up of the Kingdom by sharing the Good News of salvation”. Challenging News about Vocations 1-13-07
Articles
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The Study of the Impact of Fewer Priests on the Pastoral Ministry – USCCB June 2000
An eye opening article reflecting the status of the Church in our day and what is happening due to the lack of vocations to the priesthood. USCCB - (PLM) - The Study of the Impact of Fewer Priests on the Pastoral Ministry
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Pope Benedict XVI World Prayer Day for Vocations 2007
This year's address is a wonderful support for us as promoters. Pope Benedict encourages us and explains the importance of building the Church in communion centered on the Eucharist to help foster vocations in our young people. Message for the 44th World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Archived Newsletters
- Oct 11, 2008: The Gift of the Piesthood
- Sep 10, 2008: Adoration for Kids
- Aug 6, 2008: The Importance of the Invitation
- Jun 11, 2008: Adoration For Vocations
- May 11, 2008: Prayer for Priests
- Apr 19, 2008: World Youth Day
- Feb 3, 2008: Consecrated Life in the Church
- Jan 10, 2008: Vocation Awareness Week
- Dec 12, 2007: Advent Prayer for Vocations
- Nov 6, 2007: What's in the Life of a Saint
- Oct 18, 2007: Celebrating Presthood Sunday
- Oct 9, 2007: Welcome to Vocation Action Network