Begin with an honest step.
You don’t need to have your future figured out to begin. Perhaps a question about your vocation keeps returning. Perhaps you’re simply curious. You can bring those questions to prayer and conversation.
Learn to listen.
Discernment means learning to recognize how God is calling you to love and serve. It takes time, honesty and the help of others.
Pray
Set aside a few quiet minutes each day. Read a Gospel passage and speak honestly with Jesus about your hopes, questions and fears. Stay close to the sacraments.
Serve
Help in your parish or community. Notice where you encounter Christ in others and where you are learning to give generously.
Talk
Speak with a trusted priest, religious sister or brother, or spiritual director. You can also contact the Vocations Office with a simple question.
Visit
Ask about opportunities to meet people living the vocation you are considering. Seeing their daily prayer, work and community life can help you understand the path.
Learn about a way of life.
Diocesan priesthood
Diocesan priests serve a local Church through preaching, the sacraments and pastoral care, in communion with their bishop. Learn about this path in San Bernardino.
Explore priesthood →Religious life
Religious priests, brothers and sisters live their vocation within communities with particular traditions of prayer and service.
Explore religious life →Permanent diaconate
A distinct ordained ministry of service in the Church. Refer to the Diocesan Office for Deacons for current local information.
Explore the diaconate →Marriage
A lifelong covenant of love and fidelity, and a vocation to holiness. Begin with your parish and the diocesan marriage office.
Explore marriage →Your life today matters.
Your life of prayer, friendship and service matters while you discern. Begin with one honest step.
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