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Parish
Vocation Contact Information
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World Day of
Prayer for Vocations
April 29, 2007
Parish Resources
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Parish
Vocation Contact Meeting
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November 17,
2007
St. Charles Pastoral Center
402 S. Independence Blvd.
Romeoville, IL 60446 |
Families are the
seedbed of vocations
This workshop will provide ...
- Information on the role of the
parish vocation contact
- Practical resources for parish
efforts to increase vocation awareness among families
- Encouragement from others who are
building up a vocation-rich Catholic church
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Seminaries the Diocese of
Joliet uses
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Job
Description
of
the
Parish Vocation Contact
The
Parish Vocation Contact is a parishioner or staff person who:
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Has
a love of and interest in church vocations.
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Is
willing to devote time, talent, and energy to help other
parishioners come to a better understanding about vocations within
our church today.
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Is
willing to serve as the "connecting link" with the
diocesan vocation office about the progress and activity of the
parish vocation programs; engaging in on-going dialogue about how
the office can be of assistance -- raising questions, concerns and
issues for discussion.
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Has
the support and approval of the pastor and pastoral staff.
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If
there is a parish vocation committee, will help assure that the
committee remains vibrant through prayer, study, and planned
activities for the parish.
Ideas
to Try in Your Parish |
Prayers of the Faithful
Program
Brochures:
Flyers and brochures for various events and programs sponsored
by the Vocation Office
Meet
a Seminarian ...
... meet
other seminarians
 The
Fiat House of Discernment
The Fiat House is a place
in Joliet to be strengthened in saying "Yes" to God while
discerning the path of service God calls you to.
Articles to Read ...
NEW Speak,
Lord, Your Servant is Listening
Saying
"Yes" When God Calls
The Ages and
Stages of Priestly Vocations
Celibacy:
To Love as Jesus Loved
Why do
men want to become priests today?
Signs
of a Vocation to Priesthood
Frequently
Asked Questions
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The
Story of My Life is a ready-made way for you to
describe yourself - your background, experience, expertise,
goals for life, thoughts about leadership, and understanding
of God.
Think about the possibility that you have been asked to
write a book about the kind of person you are. What are some
of the thoughts about yourself, becoming a leader, your
spirituality and life itself that you might include in this
book?
When you complete this online instrument, results will
be shared with you immediately. |
Links ...
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The Joliet Diocese Vocation Office Mission Statement
The
Vocation Office works to build a Vocation-Rich
Catholic Community by: assisting the faithful in discovering the
talents God has given for service and leadership for the reign of God;
encouraging the faithful to share those gifts within the community of
believers, especially as priests, brothers, and sisters; and supports men
as they discern and prepare for lives of service After
the Heart of Jesus as diocesan priests.
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This
agency is either partially or fully funded by
generous donations to the Diocesan Annual
Appeal .
Contact Father
Burke Masters, Vocation Director
Contact Nora Labanauskas,
Administrative Secretary
Joliet
Diocese Vocation Office, 402 S. Indepedence Blvd., Romeoville,
IL 60446
(815) 834-4004 | Fax (815) 838-8129
copyright
2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,2004, 2005 Joliet Diocese Vocation Office
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