"Families are part of the vocation story"

Families may have questions. They may have fears. They may not understand religious life. They may wonder why their son or daughter would choose celibacy instead of marriage, community instead of an independent career, or ministry instead of a more conventional profession. Therefore, our responsibility is not to dismiss those questions. Our responsibility is to welcome them.

Good vocation ministry creates space for families to discern alongside their loved ones, and this month’s vocation ministry resource, 10 Questions Parents Ask About Vocations to Religious Life, is designed to help parents whose children are exploring a potential calling to Catholic religious life. Please click here to purchase yours.