Mission POSSIBLE

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"Discerning your vocation as a
High School Student:


Mission Possible
"Get started with these...

"Pray Daily. Ask God what he needs you to do with your life. Pray with the Church. Go to Mass on Sundays and on Weekday Mornings when possible.

"Go Deeper. Go regularly to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Read the Scriptures. Keep your faith life alive.

"Do Something. Attend a Vocation Event and meet other high school men interested in learning more about priesthood and God’s call. Talk to someone who knows (priest, youth minister, etc.) Get involved in your parish as an acolyte, lector, Eucharistic minister, parish council member, choir member, youth group member or religious education teacher.

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"Discerning your vocation as a
College Student:


Mission Possible
"Get started with these...

"Pray Daily. Ask God what he needs you to do with your life. Pray with the Church. Go to Mass on Sundays and on Weekday Mornings when possible.

"Go Deeper. Go regularly to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Read the Scriptures. Investigate the academic requirements of Priesthood. You may be able to meet some of the philosophy and theology prerequisites for the Priestly Formation Program while earning your undergraduate degree.

"Do Something. Attend a Vocation Event and meet other College men interested in learning more about Priesthood and God’s call. Get involved in campus ministry and be of service as a peer leader, bible study facilitator, music minister or liturgical reader. Gather information about the Priesthood. No one can make good decisions without good information. Talk to someone who knows…priest, campus minister, Vocation Director, etc.

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"Discerning your vocation as a
Post College/ Young Professional:


Mission Possible
"Get started with these...

"Pray Daily. Ask God what he needs you to do with your life. Pray with the Church. Go to Mass on Sundays and on Weekday Mornings when possible.

"Go Deeper. It is God who calls men to priesthood. Every step along the way involves an invitation from God and your response. Go regularly to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Read the Scriptures. Does priesthood keep coming to mind? What appeals to you about priesthood? Do you have a realistic idea of what a priest does…the rewards and sacrifices?

"Do Something. Attend a Vocation Event and meet other men interested in learning more about Priesthood and God’s call. Get involved in your parish. Get involved in community service. Gather information about the Priesthood. No one can make good decisions without good information. Talk to someone who knows…priest, campus minister, Vocation Director, etc.

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"Discerning your vocation as a
man over 40 Years of Age:


Mission Possible
"Get started with these...

"Pray daily.Ask God what he needs you to do with your life. Pray with the Church. Go to Mass on Sundays and on Weekday Mornings when possible.

"Go Deeper. It is God who calls men to priesthood. Every step along the way involves an invitation from God and your response. Go regularly to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Read the Scriptures. Does priesthood keep coming to mind? What appeals to you about priesthood? Do you have a realistic idea of what a priest does…the rewards and sacrifices?

"Do Something. Attend a Vocation Event and meet other men interested in learning more about Priesthood and God’s call. Get involved in your parish. Get involved in community service. Gather information about the Priesthood. No one can make good decisions without good information. Talk to someone who knows…priest, campus minister, Vocation Director, etc."

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from the Vocations website of the Archdiocese of Boston
www.vocationsboston.org




Happy National Vocation Awareness Week!