Debuted in 2012, the Moving Forward in Hope: Keys to the Future process is designed to be an adaptable, interactive, and participatory gathering for religious communities. It helps communities to: understand crucial points of information that emerged in the 2009 NRVC/CARA Study Vocations to Religious Life; to examine the community’s ... Read More

Respuesta al amor de Dios This 12-page booklet perfect for inquirers, new discerners, and those who seek basic information on discernment. Its easy-to-read style defines vocation, preconditions for discernment, and the discernment process. This resource is great for presenting talks on discernment and as a gift for teachers, campus ministers, ... Read More

Discernimiento con Otros A Practical Vocation Guide by Father Warren Sazama, SJ, is a classic,easy-to-read resource for inquirers who have met at least once with a vocation minister. This 66-page booklet has 10 chapters, and it includes basic information on Ignatian principles for discernment. It also addresses the need for ... Read More

Dios concedeme un corazon que pueda discernir This is a favorite resource for vocation ministers because this folder contains 14 relevant topics for those who are prayerfully considering their future. The resource is intended to be used by vocation directors, spiritual directors, campus ministers, and vocation team members. The approach ... Read More

This discernment journal contains 14 themes with scripture reflection, quotes from Vatican II and Church Documents, as well as reflection questions. This resource is intended for use by inquirers who want more in-depth conversation and assessment in discernment. This resource is available in English. Member Price: $7.00 per journal Non-member ... Read More

These postcard-sized cards featuring two beautiful Kente cloth designs are a perfect resource to promote all vocations in a variety of settings. The front of the prayer card contains a moving prayer by Sister Beatrice Jeffries, S.B.S., and the back has Scripture verses from 1 Kings 19:11-12. This new resource ... Read More

This attractive postcard-size prayer card can compliment the vocation promotion resources given at events, especially those with a diverse crowd. This prayer card also makes a perfect gift enclosure for building relationships with catechists and directors of religious education, especially for Catechetical Sunday. The front of the card has space ... Read More

This 8 page assessment tool was developed by Brother John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, for the Men Religious Moving Forward in Hope gatherings. This assessment tool may be used in a variety of ways depending on the nature and structure of the religious institute and can be adapted to a number ... Read More

College students participating in campus Busy Persons Retreats can use this colorful booklet with 17 themes. Students select a theme which includes at least 8 scripture choices and a variety of reflection questions that can be used throughout the retreat. What makes this resource ideal, is that these booklets can ... Read More

These colorful business-sized cards make ideal giveaways at Catholic events as a way to begin a discussion about religious vocations. This popular resource has been reprinted with new colors and has been used at National Catholic Youth Conference and World Youth Day. Designed to promote all religious vocations, these cards ... Read More

This resource was created by women for use in women's communities. It is designed to assist in strengthening the vocation culture within women's religious institutes. In response to requests from participants in the "Women Religious Moving Forward in Hope" series, NRVC created this instrument, which consists of a series of ... Read More

This 63 page booklet is an affordable resource for seekers and inquirers who want to pray more about their vocation. It is written as a thirty day retreat using Scripture, reflection, activities, and questions to help discernment. One way to use this booklet is to give it to students after ... Read More

The 20-page booklet, "Discerning Your Vocation: Religious Life and Diocesan Priesthood," is written for discerners of all ages. It has been adapted with permission from the book Vocations Anonymous by NRVC member Sister Kathleen Bryant, R.S.C. The booklet explains prerequisites for admission to candidacy, suggests questions to ask vocation directors, ... Read More

This 24 page booklet was written by NRVC member, Sr. Amy Hereford, CSJ, JD, JCD, who is also a member of the Canon Law Society. This workbook gives excellent sample screening forms and checklists that are helpful for those who assess candidates for application to religious life. In particular, this ... Read More

This colorful, four-panel brochure treats 10 questions, giving accurate answers to things parents commonly ask about vocations to religious life. Sold in packages of 100, this brochure is affordable as a giveaway in parish bulletins, vocation fairs, and large events. It answers the following: Are people entering religious life? Why ... Read More

This directors manual is the companion to the discerner's journal which contains 14 themes with scripture reflection, quotes from Vatican II and Church Documents, as well as reflection questions. This resource is intended for vocation ministers who work with inquirers who want more in-depth assessment in discernment as it contains ... Read More

This colorful brochure answers 10 commonly asked questions about vocations to religious life. Each packet comes with 100 brochures, to make this resource easy to send to members to place in parishes, ministries, and orientation folders for students, board members, volunteers, and employees, as well as those inquiring about religious ... Read More

Written as an autobiography, Brother Casey Cole, OFM, shares the joys and challenges he experiences in initial formation as a Franciscan friar. This book is good for serious inquirers who want a first hand account of his discernment after entering religious life. ... Read More

Perfect giveaway for World Day of Prayer for Vocations or at vocation events and in religious classes and Confirmation preparation classes any time of year. The inspirational prayer on the front is by martyred Maryknoll Sister Ita Ford and the back side of the card provides a list of some ... Read More

This 20 page color booklet is designed for inquirers, their parents and those who want to know more about the most common words used in vocations to religious life. It also gives creative suggestions on ways to increase one's vocation vocabulary in fun ways. ... Read More