Resources for Parents

The principal nurturing of vocations to the priesthood and Religious life happens within the family.

Ideas for Families

• Let your children notice an attitude of openness to God's will in you.
• Help your children take time to thank God for each day.
• Encourage your children to read in their own New Testament about Mary's response to God in Luke 1:26-39, and about Jesus' calling the Apostles in Mt 4:18-22.
• Encourage your junior high child to pray that he or she might discover and use the gifts God has given.
• Include the archdiocesan vocation prayer in your personal and family prayer.
• Attend an ordination of a priest or deacon or a profession of a Sister or Brother.
• Answer your children's questions about priesthood or Religious life.
• Invite your parish priest or a Sister or Brother to supper with your family.
• Discuss with your spouse your feelings and reactions to one of your children choosing to live their life as a priest, Brother, or Sister.