A few good places to begin.
Choose a resource for your question, then bring what you discover to prayer and conversation. Practical requirements come from the diocese or community you are considering.
Make space to listen.
Discerning a vocation
Guidance for men and women exploring priesthood and consecrated life.
Open resource →VISION · EnglishReligious communities & vocation articles
Explore communities and resources at the English VISION Vocation Network.
Open resource →VISION · EspañolRecursos vocacionales
Explora comunidades y recursos en español.
Open resource →Learn about the journey.
Questions parents ask
A local guide to listening, learning and accompanying someone who is discerning.
Open resource →USCCB · EnglishTools for parents
Resources to help families accompany vocation discernment.
Open resource →USCCB · EnglishFour stages of priestly formation
Learn about propaedeutic, discipleship, configuration and vocational synthesis.
Open resource →Find a next conversation.
Permanent diaconate
Current local formation and application information.
Open resource →Local officeMarriage & family life
Diocesan resources and services for marriage and families.
Open resource →Local communitiesConsecrated life
Learn about communities present in the diocese.
Open resource →SBVOC storiesLife at Serra House
Read real stories and reflections from the Vocations Office.
Open resource →Marriage · EnglishFor Your Marriage
Catholic marriage and family resources from the USCCB.
Open resource →Matrimonio · EspañolPor Tu Matrimonio
Recursos católicos para el matrimonio y la familia.
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