We are all called to love because God loved us first.
Essential to the particular vocation of the priest is to bring God’s love and message to everyone.
Discerning a Vocation
At its heart, the vocation to the priesthood is a life centered on bringing the love and real presence of Jesus Christ into the everyday lives of His people. A priest is called to be a shepherd after the Lord’s own heart, standing at the altar to offer the Eucharist, bringing God’s healing mercy in the confessional, and walking alongside families through their moments of highest joy and deepest pain. It is not a path for the ‘perfect,’ but a rich, fulfilling life of total self-giving, rooted in a deep personal relationship with Christ. If you feel even a quiet pull toward this noble calling, you don’t need to have everything figured out today. The journey simply begins with faithful daily prayer, and taking the step to talk with a vocations director who can help you discern where God is leading.
Spiritual Foundation
Practical Steps
Spiritual Foundation
Pray and Listen
Spend regular time in Eucharistic Adoration and quiet prayer asking God for clarity.
Live the Sacraments
Make Confession and Mass a regular part of your schedule.
Practical Steps
Talk to Someone
Speak with a trusted priest or your Diocesan Vocations Director.
Attend a Retreat
Attend a Come and See Event to help discern your call
For Parishes and Families
Every vocation to the priesthood is born in a community of faith and nurtured by the love of families and parishes. God continues to call young men today, but they need supportive environments where that call can be heard, encouraged, and sustained. Here is how your family and parish can help cultivate a vibrant culture of vocations.
1. PRAY Include vocations in family & parish prayers.
2. ENCOURAGE Ask young men in your parish directly.
3. SUPPORT Join or start a local branch in your community.
