Holy Orders
Priesthood
A man configured to Christ the Shepherd, given to his people at the altar, in the confessional and at the bedside.
Fr. Hau Vu, Director of Vocations
National Vocation Awareness Week · Diocese of San Bernardino
Is God calling you by name?
Seven days. Four ways to say yes. One dinner with the Bishop. Then two Sundays when every parish in our diocese prays, listens and shares names for Called by Name.
Nov 2–8 Seven days on @sbvoc
Thu Nov 5 Friendsgiving
Sun Nov 8 & 15 Called by Name
Day 1 · Start here
What does “vocation” even mean?
A vocation isn’t a career. It is God’s call, and it has layers. Tap each ring, from the outside in.
On Instagram · @sbvoc · Produced by Joe Bedard
Seven days. One journey.
Follow along Monday, Nov 2 through Sunday, Nov 8. Pick a day to preview the post, the shot list and who’s on camera, and copy the caption to share it at your parish.
Days 2–6 · The vocations
Four ways to say yes.
One call to holiness, lived in different ways. Hover or tap a card to go deeper.
Matrimony
Marriage
A lifelong covenant where husband and wife help each other, and their children, get to heaven.
Featuring Delilah & Isaac on Day 3
Consecrated life
Religious & consecrated
Sisters, brothers and consecrated laity who give their whole heart to Christ through poverty, chastity and obedience.
Featuring Sr. Rachael, SDSH on Day 4
Holy Orders
Permanent diaconate
Ordained for Word, altar and charity. Most of our deacons are married men who serve alongside their wives and families.
On Day 5 alongside a priest
Where the week is heading
From the table to the pew.
The week builds to a dinner with Bishop Rojas for everyone discerning, and ends with Called by Name in every parish, two Sundays in a row.
Thursday · Nov 5 · 5 PM
Friendsgiving with Bishop Rojas
All discerners invited, men and women. Adoration at 5 PM, then dinner 6–8:30 PM at Christ the Redeemer Hall, Grand Terrace. Free, dinner provided.
Sunday · Nov 8 · Every Mass
Called by Name · Sunday 1
Cards in the pews, petitions for vocations, a 90-second invitation after the homily and one minute of silence. Share a name, or your own.
Sunday · Nov 15 · Last call
Called by Name · Sunday 2
A vocation story from the pulpit and a last chance to turn in cards. The Office of Vocations calls every name within a week.
Interactive · 2 minutes
The discernment compass.
Six honest questions. Not a test and not a verdict: a way to notice where your heart leans, so you can bring it to prayer and to someone you trust.
Toolkits · Check them off as you go
Something for everyone this week.
Parishes, families, classrooms and discerners: pick your kit. Your checkmarks are saved on this device.
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Tap the candle to pray
Pray with us all week
Lord of the harvest.
Lord Jesus, you call each of us by name. Stir up in the young people of our diocese a generous heart: to marry in faithful love, to be ordained for your people, to belong entirely to you in consecrated life. Give them courage to listen, and the joy to say yes. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us. Amen. “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers.” · Matthew 9:37–38
Trusted Catholic sources
Go deeper.
USCCBNational Vocation Awareness WeekThe bishops’ official materials in English and Spanish.
USCCBResources for parentsHow to support a child who is discerning.
USCCBFor Your MarriagePreparing for and living the vocation of marriage.
NRVC · VISIONVISION Vocation NetworkDiscernment articles and VocationMatch for religious life.
NRVCNational Religious Vocation ConferenceThe national voice for religious vocation ministry.
NCDVDDiocesan Vocation DirectorsResources on diocesan priesthood.
Serra USASerra ClubsLay Catholics praying for and supporting vocations.
Holy SeeCatechism of the Catholic ChurchThe sacraments at the service of communion.
“I have called you by name: you are mine.” · Isaiah 43:1
Come to the table. Then come and see.
Friendsgiving with Bishop Rojas is Thursday, Nov 5. Every discerner is welcome. Dinner is on us.