Chalice for Vocations
“The harvest is rich, but there are few laborers to gather it in. Beg the Lord of the Harvest to send laborers into the harvest.”
–Matthew 9:37-38
Our Commitment:
Encourage families to host the Vocation Chalice, which has held the precious “Blood of our Lord” into their homes for a week to pray for an increase of vocations to religious life.
What We Do:
Present the Vocation Chalice to a family during the Holy Mass of their choice and they are required to return it to the Church office on the following Friday evening by 7:00 pm in order for the next family to receive it.
Time & Training:
- Schedule families for Vocation Chalice pick-up
- Prepare the Vocation Chalice
- Prepare and update the prayers in the Vocation Chalice binder d binder
Requirements:
- All members must complete the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training for Adults
Additional Resources:
General vocations information from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB):
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/index.cfm
Commit to pray daily for vocations:
https://www.invisiblemonastery.com
For those desiring more information about discerning:
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/discerning-men/index.cfm
Contact
Bert Gobencion
