Learn. Grow. Connect.
Transform your ministry.
The National Religious Vocation Conference provides professional resources and opportunities to over 900+ vocation directors, ministers, and promoters who use their God-given talents to create a culture of vocations.
CREATING A CULTURE OF VOCATIONS
Members
Women and Men
959
Organizations
Religious institutes
275
Countries
Represented internationally
24
Faith
One Shared Catholic Faith
1
Benefits of membership: essential for all religious institutes.
Your spiritual, professional, and personal growth is essential as you promote vocations to religious life, accompany discerners and assess candidates for admission. Belonging to our national organization is one way to stay connected, enhance education, prevent burnout, and share best practices in vocation ministry.
Become a NRVC member today and discover these benefits.
Subscriptions to Award-Winning Publications
Members receive an annual subscription to the highly respected HORIZON quarterly journal, the only English-language professional vocation journal in the Church; Focus on Vocation Ministry, an online monthly newsletter; Catalyst Blog, a mid-month members-only update, and other updates.
Unlock Special Member-Only Rates
Members are offered special pricing rates on NRVC programs, publications, and resources for professional growth, continuing education, and formation in vocation ministry. Non-member rates are 50% higher than member rates.
Access Members-Only Website Pages
Members get special website login permissions, allowing access to the complete Vocation Director’s Manual, HORIZON archives, sample forms, Member Area Minutes, Member directory, and many other essential resources.
Gain Eligibility for Education Debt Grants
Member institutes are eligible for the National Fund for Catholic Religious Vocations (NFCRV.org) to help defray the costs of accepting a candidate with educational debt, and for the NRVC Misericordia Scholarship Fund for financial assistance with registration, workshop, and Convocation fees.
Join a Professional Support Network
Members are welcomed to our professional support network - regionally, nationally and internationally. Our network is committed to vocation ministry, and includes access to any Member Area meetings and Minutes, inclusion in the online member directory, and other networking opportunities both in-person and virtually.
Publicize Your Ministry with NRVC
Members are given publicity opportunities as they are highlighted on the NRVC website and on our social media pages on your congregational feast day and throughout the year.
Advertise in VISION Vocation Network
Members can advertise in the VISION Vocation Network, the most comprehensive vocation discernment guide in print and online, including VISION Vocation Guide, VocationNetwork.org and VocationMatch.com. Advertisers are recognized in the print and online versions of VISION Vocation Guide.
Request Professional Guidance
Members can request consultation about vocation ministry, available by calling, emailing, or texting the NRVC National Office team for help, suggestions, and support. (On-site consultations and presentations for religious institutes are available for an additional rate).
Advocacy on Your Behalf
The NRVC advocates for vocations to religious life with the USCCB, the religious leadership conferences, the Catholic press, and media, other national and international Catholic organizations, and vocation conferences.
Get Involved in Leadership
Members are encouraged to engage with the NRVC as a voting member with eligibility for National Board and Member Area leadership.
