Vocation Survey

The words of the prophet Isaiah are still powerful today: “I have called you by name; you are mine” (Isaiah 43:1). We know God is calling hundreds, even thousands, of men and women to serve him as priests and sisters across the globe right now. It is the privilege and responsibility of adult Catholics to help identify, encourage, and support those called to serve the Lord.

An effective way to do this is to invite students from 6th grade through college-age to participate in a Vocation Survey. Through a series of brief questions, students share their level of interest in the possibility of being a priest, sister, or brother. This exercise will plant seeds and help provide a path for those who are truly discerning. Additionally, teachers should fill out a survey that asks which of their students has a possible vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Once identified, these students can join a Discernment Group to explore a religious vocation more fully.