VMSeminary & Convent Visit
Inspire vocations with seminary or convent visits, either in-person or virtual. These experiences allow parishioners, especially youth, to witness the joy and prayer of priesthood and religious life firsthand. Walking the halls of a seminary or meeting religious sisters offers a glimpse into lives dedicated to Christ.
Coordinate visits through Catholic schools or youth ministries to engage young adults and families. Virtual tours or “day-in-the-life” presentations make these experiences accessible when travel isn’t possible. As Saint Teresa of Calcutta said, “A joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love.” These visits reveal that joy, encouraging discernment.
Plan a seminary or convent visit to spark curiosity and show that vocations are attainable. These encounters inspire parishioners to consider God’s call with open hearts.
Time of Year
- Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas (January 28) – patron of students
- World Day for Consecrated Life – February 2 or the following Sunday
- Lent – February–March
- Feast of Saint Joseph (March 19) – patron of the universal Church
- World Day of Prayer for Vocations – Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Beginning of the academic semester – August/September or January
- National Vocation Awareness Week – First full week of November
- Feast of St. Charles Borromeo, patron of seminarians – November 4
- Advent – Late November–December
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