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An Inside Look at the Road to the Priesthood Here are the basic steps that outline a man's journey to ordination. Contrary to popular belief, priests are not born priests. They do not come out of the sky. Simply put, the path to ordination is a life-long journey, one that is not a “career move,” but a response to a divine call from God. (Philip Kosloski-Aleteia.org)
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What is the difference between a transitional and permanent deacon? A transitional deacon will typically become a priest, while permanent deacons do not. There are two ways of fulfilling the order of deacons in the Catholic Church. One way is as a “transitional” deacon and the other is as a “permanent” deacon.
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The Call to the Priesthood-A new video from Ascension Press. Six men explain their call to the priesthood and why it hasn't been what they expected (in a good way.) Credit to Michael Trummer & Kenrick-Glennon Seminary.
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Infographics to Help Identify Religious Orders of the Church Do you ever get confused by the many religious orders that the Catholic Church has? Take a look at the many informative infographics that help explain the differences between many religious orders.
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Archdiocese of Seattle Vocations A service of the Office of the Vicar for Clergy promoting and identifying potential vocations to the diaconate and priesthood in the Archdiocese. Also assists the men's and women's religious communities in their efforts to invite new vocations. Discernment is the process by which you discover His will and plan for you. If you are discerning your vocation within the church, and are wondering if you are called to the priesthood, read on. Find resources to assist in discerning what vocation you are being called for including videos, podcasts, self-assessment tools and more.
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Vision Vocation Network is the most comprehensive resources available in print and online for those seeking information on Catholic religious vocations and men’s and women’s religious communities. Since 1987 VISION has been providing hundreds of thousands of readers each year with information on the broad spectrum of Catholic religious life through first-person accounts, profiles, photo stories, and articles about discernment, community life, vows, ministry, and Catholic teachings. Online features include Community Search, Vocations Calendar, and Vocation Match.
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USCCB - Vocation Resources The USCCB is pleased to highlight various ways that vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life can be promoted by featuring resources that are currently used by archdioceses and dioceses throughout the United States, or available through various organizations. Visit our page for prayers and readings that the USCCB offers to assist you in the discernment process.
Prayer to Know One's Vocation (USCCB)
Lord, my God and my loving Father, you have made me to know you, to love you, to serve you, and thereby to find and to fulfill my deepest longings. I know that you are in all things, and that every path can lead me to you.
But of them all, there is one especially by which you want me to come to you. Since I will do what you want of me, I pray you, send your Holy Spirit to me: into my mind, to show me what you want of me; into my heart, to give me the determination to do it, and to do it with all my love, with all my mind, and with all of my strength right to the end. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Lord, my God and my loving Father, you have made me to know you, to love you, to serve you, and thereby to find and to fulfill my deepest longings. I know that you are in all things, and that every path can lead me to you.
But of them all, there is one especially by which you want me to come to you. Since I will do what you want of me, I pray you, send your Holy Spirit to me: into my mind, to show me what you want of me; into my heart, to give me the determination to do it, and to do it with all my love, with all my mind, and with all of my strength right to the end. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
TASK 5 – EDUCATION FOR COMMUNITY LIFE – Students study and participate in the life and mission of the Church-the Body of Christ and the community of believers-as expressed in the Church's origin, history, ecclesiology, the Community of Saints, and their new family, the Domestic Church.
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
The Essential Concepts come from the Table of Contents for the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). They have been re-organized to fit under the Six Tasks of Catechesis. CCC articles numbers associated with each Essential Concept are listed throughout this document. Referencing CCC article numbers is a recommended resource for catechist preparation.
ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE
Marriage & Family Life, Formation
Youth ~ Young Adult ~ Religious Education
Marriage & Family Life, Formation
Youth ~ Young Adult ~ Religious Education