Vocation Awareness Week: Prayer and Resources
This week, January 9-15, the Catholic Church in the United States is celebrating National Vocation Awareness Week.
Vocations week celebrates vocations to the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life in particular. During these days families and the parish community are urged to nurture the faith of their children to prepare them to respond to whatever God’s call is for them.
Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, bless our diocese with the grace of many vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Through the intercession of the Blessed Mother, grant to those You have called the willingness and generosity of spirit to give themselves in devoting their lives and their talents to the service of our Lord and to His Church. Increase the faith of all within our diocese, and particularly the faith of those You have called and will continue to call. We ask this through Christ, Your Son. Amen.
Many ideas for celebrating this week can be found here.
Vocation Resources for Teachers and Catechists from the Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Vocation Resources and Activities from the Catholic Diocese of St. Louis
Vocation Contests for various grade levels from the Catholic Diocese of St. Louis
More resources from Serra International
Thinking about a religious vocation? Check these out:
Vocation Boom
Vision
For Your Vocation blog
Family Vocation Ministries
Institute on Religious Life
I am applying to a convent in February. Please pray I may be accepted
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