Vocation-themed synod to be held in Rome October 2018

The next general assembly of Catholic bishops will take up the theme: “Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment.” To prepare for this 15th Ordinary General Synod, Pope Francis has written a preparatory document  and a letter to young people.  There is also a special prayer written for young people. 

Young people aged 16-29 are being called to share their views about life, faith, and their experience of church. This survey seeks to capture the opinions and perspectives of young people as part of a national consultation process that will inform the synod's international conversation in Rome next year. Pope Francis will lead the synod discussion.

Consider joining conversations in your diocese, or offer to host conversations to hear what emerging adults experience of the church; you could gather information via technology, friendships, outreach programs, youth masses, community leadership efforts, or parish events.

National Catholic Youth Conference

The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a biennial three-day experience to encounter Christ, experience Church, and be empowered for discipleship sponsored by the National Federation for Catholic Ministry (NFCYM). Over 23,000 high school teens, parents, and youth ministers from around the country will gather November 16-18, 2017, around the theme Called/Llamados. NCYC takes place at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In collaboration with NFCYM, NRVC invites you to be part of this celebration of Catholic faith to be promote vocations to religious life. In order to broaden the invitation, NRVC is sponsoring a gathering space to meet participants and promote vocations to religious life called Inspiration Nook, near the thematic village. Read more.

2017 Workshops

Orientation Program: Oct. 11-15

Behavioral Assessment I: Oct. 16-18

Behavioral Assessment II: Oct. 20-21