Could God Be Calling Me?
YES!
God calls each of us to life, to wholeness, and to service. The task
of the young adult is to discern what path God wants him or her to
follow.
The Lord calls most people to marriage and family. For the Christian
young adult this is a very important decision. Choosing to marry is
not just a romantic response, but also a very specific process that
includes prayer, investigation, involvement, and experience.
God calls some people to religious life as a Sister, Brother, or Priest.
A religious vocation follows the same process. We call this the discernment
process.
The Discernment Process:
1. PRAY
>> Spend a few moments
each day in thoughtful conversation with the Lord. Ask the Lord, "Lord,
what do you want me to do with my life?" Use the same prayer
after Communion at Mass.
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2.
INVESTIGATE >>
Talk to people whose opinion you respect. Read. Check out
the web. If you are thinking of a religious vocation, talk to a Brother,
Sister or Priest. Ask questions. Talk to a vocation director.
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3. GET INVOLVED >>
A great way to understand how you would enjoy ministry is to get involved
in ministry by volunteering. The Church needs the energy of dedicated
young people. This is a "learn by doing" process.
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4. EXPERIENCE
>>
Visit religious communities, your parish, or a seminary. See how they
live and work. Seminaries and religious communities are always ready
to host people interested in spending a few days with the community
to see first hand the life and ministry of a Sister, Brother or Priest.
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5. DECIDE
>> The Church needs dedicated Sisters,
Brothers and Priests to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You can
answer that call. After prayer, investigation, involvement and experience
go with your heart. The bottom line question is, "Can I see myself
as a religious, a church minister? If the answer is yes, it is time
to act. It is time to talk to a vocation director.
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