VMVocation Directors
Promoting vocations is not just a job for our priests, nor should the responsibility only fall on your shoulders as Vocation Director. Promoting vocations is an “all-hands-on-deck” task, and parishioners, laity, and educators must be actively involved!
We provide inspiration, ideas, and step-by-step training for priests, laity, and especially educators, to help them become vocation promoters in their own environment which then creates a supportive place where men, women, and youth can easily say “Yes” to God’s call in their lives.
Let us walk with you, whether you are a new director or a seasoned veteran, to CULTIVATE A FRUITFUL HARVEST FOR YOUR DIOCESE.
Assess
- Discuss and advise on the existing vocation activities
- Analyze vocation information to provide strong estimates of future data *
Plan
- Engage and ignite priests, laity, and educators through our signature workshops
- Quarterly virtual sessions with Diocesan Vocations Office team
- Consult and advise on an individualized diocesan 3-step plan for vocations
- Gain free access to a variety of marketing promotional resources for diocesan events and workshops
Strategize
- Share proven strategies to identify collaborators within the diocese
- Parishes, priests, parishioners, schools, principals, youth ministers, and campus ministers
- Consult and advise on creation of Vocations Office funnel for discerners
Capitalize
- Equip with tools, resources, and timing to productively run Called by Name, St. Andrew Dinners, and Miriam Dinners to fill the funnel
- Offer optional virtual check-ins with workshop attendees and parish vocation ministry members
To implement the proven process above, we recommend at least 6-12 months of planning with Vocation Ministry.
Contact us to schedule a FREE virtual consultation to explore proven strategies for identifying collaborators and promoting vocations as a vocation director. This session is open to all vocation directors, whether newcomers or seasoned leaders. Our goal is to help you foster a culture where vocations can thrive.
Results
Since the fall of 2022, the results from our workshops have been nothing short of extraordinary. Dioceses that once hoped for just one new seminarian are now reporting incredible growth within just 6–18 months of partnering with Vocation Ministry:
- Memphis: 7 new seminarians!
- Biloxi, Scranton, and Tucson: 3 new seminarians each!
- Metuchen, NJ: 7 new seminarians—more than the rest of the dioceses in New Jersey combined!
- Green Bay: 9 new seminarians!
These numbers are more than just statistics. They represent a deeper, more sustainable solution to a complex challenge.
Workshops
Vocation Ministry, through its signature workshops in English and Spanish, has trained thousands representing 6,000+ parishes and 500+ Catholic schools in over 70 dioceses on how to create a culture of vocations so that men and women can more easily answer God’s call. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to positively impact the vocation landscape for generations to come by hosting a workshop in your diocese.
We are currently booking workshops for 2025.
Workshop Example
Parishioner Workshop
Recommendation Letters & Testimonies
Tools for Vocation Directors
Checklists
With these checklists, your parishes and schools can review their vocation-related activities. They are a perfect resource to celebrate successes and assess areas that need more attention.
Receive a FREE Diocesan Checklist of Activities when you schedule a strategy session with us!
State of Priestly Vocations Report
Our State of Priestly Vocations report offers vocation directors valuable insights into the current trends affecting the number of priests, ordinations, and seminarians. By analyzing diocesan successes and areas for improvement, this report provides actionable data to help guide efforts in fostering vocations. Download it today to better understand your diocese’s vocational health and take the next step in cultivating a thriving culture of priestly vocations.
Partners
Partner Dioceses
NCDVD Conference
USCCB Conference
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