Parish Vocations Committee 2017
Members:
The parish is the heart of Catholic community life today. Vocations to the priesthood and religious life will emerge from vibrant parishes only if parishioners are kept aware of vocations. Probably one of the most effective ways for parishes to foster vocations is through a parish vocation committee.
Christians receive a vocation in, and through, the sacrament of Baptism. Their first and lifelong call is to follow God in the world. In using the word Avocation", Catholics refer not only to their baptismal calling, but also to specific states in life such as Christian marriage, priesthood, single life and religious life. The entire parish community has a responsibility to support one another in their individual vocations.
A Parish Vocation Enrichment Team is dedicated to fostering and sustaining vocation consciousness among all members of the parish community by proclaiming the message of Christ. There is a particular emphasis on supporting and nurturing those who desire, seek and commit to ordained ministry and religious life. The work of the Parish Vocation Enrichment Team is to be accomplished through prayer, worship, education, service and fellowship with the entire parish community.
"I wish to draw the attention of the People of God especially to the specific role of the parishes, together with the contribution of the family, towards the promotion of vocations. The fostering of vocations cannot be considered a marginal activity, but must be incorporated fully into the life and activity of the community."
Pope John Paul II, I986 World Day of Prayer for Vocations
RESOURCES
Office of Vocations, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Tel: 713-652-8239 | Email: vocations@archgh.org | Fax: 713-759-9151
Address: 1700 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX 77002
Website : http://www.houstonvocations.
The office of vocations promotes a favorable climate for vocations on all levels. We collaborate with groups such as parish vocation committees, catechists, youth ministers, catholic schools, the family life office, Serra clubs, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters of America and others.
Please visit Office of Vocation section to get in touch and help you meet your needs.
Pastoral Manual. Section A-5
Vocations: Every parish is to have a Vocations Committee to help promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life through materials and programs of Prayer, Awareness, Education and Invitation. The Archdiocesan Vocations Office is available to assist in the establishing of a parish vocations committee. (BL 9/94)