NEWS
Large-scale, new vocation resource—spread the word
In late August the NRVC premiered a second storymap, "Bold and Faithful: Meet Today's Religious." It is designed for individuals considering a religious vocation and for parishes, campuses, and classrooms wanting to promote religious life and connect others to religious.
The NRVC developed the storymap in collaboration with A Nun’s Life Ministry, Global Sisters Report in the Classroom, Called & Consecrated, and NRVC's VISION Vocation Network. The GHR Foundation provided funding. Please consider:
- Posting about the storymap on social media.
- Publishing the link tinyurl.com/MeetTodaysReligious or QR code in employee bulletins, school newsletters, parish bulletins, etc.
- Sharing the storymap link or QR code with discerners.
Register now for October virtual workshops, no packing required
Our online workshops in October relieve you of the expense and effort of travel, so join us for the following opportunities for professional development. Our experienced presenters will engage participants with a reasonable schedule integrated with screen breaks.
Recent graduates of the Orientation Program are being invited to attend a single day of the Orientation Program. This is a new initiative to help solidify and expand what they learned in the context of their real life experience.
Virtual Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors
October 9-13, 2023, by Brother Joseph Bach, O.S.F., Sister Deborah Borneman, SS.C.M., and Brother John Eustice, C.S.V.
Virtual Behavioral Assessment 1 workshop
October 17-19 2023, by Father Raymond P. Carey, Ph.D.
Virtual Accompaniment and Communication with Young Catholics
October 24-26, 2023, by Stephen Carroll, Ph.D., Charlotte McCorquodale, Ph.D., and Darius Villalobos
In addition, the NRVC will offer Behavioral Assessment 2 in Tucson, Arizona December 2-3.
Resource of the month: "God, grant me a discerning heart"
The Summer 2023 HORIZON featured practical ways to use these time-tested resources. God, grant me a discerning heart includes a journal for discerners, and a guide for vocation directors. These companion resources are indispensable for accompanying those exploring a call to religious life. They look at 14 themes using scripture reflection, quotes from Vatican II and church documents, and reflection questions. The discerner journal is $7 for members, $11 for non-members. The director's manual is $15 for members and $23 for non-members. Order your sets today. Available in Spanish and English.
VISION 2024 is available
The latest edition of NRVC's award-winning VISION Vocation Guide, is now available, both in print and online. Be sure to order your copies (if you haven't already) to share with discerners. You may also order multilingual bookmarks and posters that direct people to the VISION website.
Volunteer, exhibit at national youth conference
The NRVC will be part of the November 16-18 National Catholic Youth Conference being held in Indianapolis, Indiana. This biennial gathering involves young people in prayer, community, evangelization, catechesis, and service. Over 10,000 people are expected. NRVC members can give witness to religious life while volunteering and exhibiting. Learn more here.
Roundtable discussion of religious life now in online video
The roundtable discussion about growth and development in religious life, "Rewind the future"—which took place at NRVC's 2022 convocation—is now on the NRVC YouTube channel. Six men and women religious previously featured in vocation resources talk for 60 minutes about their experiences in and hopes about consecrated life. This resource could be a discussion starter for communities or an education tool for discerners. NRVC members can download a "Convocation Video Reflection Guide for the Roundtable Conversation" at the Member Toolbox.
Vocations named priority in Latino Pastoral Plan
Development of ecclesial vocations is one of nine priorities highlighted in the Hispanic/Latino Pastoral Plan recently released by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The document, also in Spanish, calls an increase of such vocations "essential for the Church to carry out its mission."
The V Encuentro developed a low-cost, practical ministry-training series to help with pastoral efforts among Latinos, including vocation outreach. NRVC leaders helped shape the vocation segments.
News and events of our collaborators
Check out news about our collaborators: resources, classes, retreats, and gatherings. Stop by our NRVC exhibit at the upcoming conferences of Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious, Resource Center for Religious Institutes, and Religious Formation Conference!
