This virtual Fall Institute workshop is essential for all new and recently appointed vocation directors and teams. Its goal is to provide participants with the foundational skills, context, theory, challenges, and practicalities of contemporary vocation ministry. Topics will include accompaniment with inquirers, assessment of discerners; application and admission process, ... Read More

This virtual Fall Institute workshop teaches practical interviewing techniques in a theoretical framework of behavioral assessment. While the focus is on the initial assessment of candidates, the methodology is readily adapted to assessing candidates in other stages of formation. Interview topics include family background, educational and occupational histories, psychosexual ... Read More

Join us for an enriching and transformative virtual Culture Matters: Are We Listening with Today's Discerners workshop series designed for those passionate about promoting vocations and engaging with diverse candidates. Over three dynamic days, you will have the opportunity to: 1) work through cultural biases and foster authentic hospitality as ... Read More

This virtual Fall Institute workshop is designed to assist vocation ministers, congregational leaders, and vocation team members in understanding and articulating the basic ethical values, principles, and standards of vocation ministry. Topics include the ethical principles governing agency, confidentiality, and obligations related to positions of trust; dissemination of information; the ... Read More

This is a one-day virtual workshop. The presenter will guide participants through critical questions to ask serious discerners before they enter the formation process, and how to assess whether trauma-related issues have been sufficiently addressed. The workshop will offer practical strategies for assisting candidates with trauma histories in seeking ... Read More

This color handout is designed to provide clear direction for community members who support vocation promotion efforts through prayer, invitation, and encouragement, to people in discernment desiring to learn more about consecrated life. This resource is not for discerners, rather it is a great resource to give to all community ... Read More

This one day workshop, Candidate Assessment through the Lens of Interculturality, aims to equip participants with the skills to assess applicants for admission with cultural sensitivity, acknowledging the socio-economic factors and generational trauma that affect discerners and vowed members today. It addresses the impact of these factors on health and behaviors, ... 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 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

This highly readable 64-page book by Sister Joan Chittister, O.S.B. provides encouragement and guidance for discerners and all people who want to learn more about religious life. Both realistic and optimistic, she explores themes such as community, prayer, the vows, and the distinctiveness of religious life. This book is an ... Read More

This 99-page, easy-to-read book by Father Mark David Janus, C.S.P. is perfect for inquirers, board members, high school and college graduates, confirmation candidates, etc. Its 34 chapters examine calling and vocations to religious life, ordained life, marriage, and single life.

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 and is best used together with ... 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

The perfect giveaway for vocation events, campus visits, service immersion experiences, and inserts in graduation/Confirmation cards. 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 of the great witnesses from scripture who have answered ... Read More