Vocations Committee

In the Catholic Church, a vocation refers to God's unique calling or purpose for each person's life, which is discerned through prayer and guidance. It is based on the understanding that everyone is created with a distinct plan, and God gradually reveals that purpose over time.

The primary vocations to which God calls people are Marriage, Priesthood, Religious Life, and Single Life. Marriage is a sacramental union where spouses support each other’s holiness and raise children in the faith. The Priesthood is a call to serve the Church by administering sacraments, preaching the Gospel, and shepherding the faithful. Religious Life involves committing to a community under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, such as becoming a brother, sister, or monk/nun. The Single Life allows individuals to serve God and others without entering marriage or religious life, often as laypeople. Each vocation is a lifelong commitment to a particular way of living in service to God.

Discerning one's vocation involves a process of prayer, reflection, seeking guidance through Scripture, spiritual direction, and participation in the sacraments. If you're seeking more assistance, contact Fr. John Samuel, our parochial vicar and the Vocations Committee head, at our contact form or visit the Archdiocesan Office of Vocational Discernment for further resources.

The Vocations Committee fosters a culture of vocations within our parish by promoting prayer for vocations, educating the community, encouraging discernment, supporting existing vocations, and coordinating vocational events. We actively work to raise awareness about vocations by inviting guest speakers such as priests, sisters, and seminarians to share their vocation stories. Additionally, we encourage discernment by supporting individuals who feel called to explore their vocation more deeply and recognizing those already serving in vocations. We also coordinate events like the Vocation Expo during National Vocations Awareness Week to raise awareness about the importance of vocations in the Church.

The Vocations Committee meets monthly, usually on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in Room A of the administration building. For updates on events or meetings, please refer to the weekly bulletin or the church website.

We encourage everyone to participate in praying daily for an increase in vocations. To learn more about how you can get involved, or if you'd like to support our efforts in fostering vocations, please reach out to the committee at our contact form. Your prayers and participation are vital in helping build a vibrant future for our Church.