Announcements/ Newsletter Blurbs

One of the easiest ways to promote vocations in your school is by sharing short, meaningful reflections — and it’s completely free! The new Reflect · Discuss · Pray format offers ready-to-use content for newsletters, morning announcements, or classroom discussion. Each weekly reflection connects to the Sunday Gospel and helps students and families think more deeply about how God calls each of us to love and serve.

Include these reflections in your school newsletter to reach families beyond the classroom. Between major events, use them to keep the conversation about vocations alive and visible. When students and adults stay connected to vocation activities, the Holy Spirit can more easily work on their hearts and minds. Don’t forget to add your diocesan vocation office information before sharing the reflections with your school bulletin or newsletter coordinator.

Notes:

Sample blurbs to begin publicizing an upcoming event:

• Pope Francis is coming! Look for Pope Francis’ cutout at Field Day next week. Stop by the ministry booth and take a picture with our pope!
• The students and faculty of St. Francis High School wish Fr. John a very Happy Birthday! You are such a gift to our school, and we are truly blessed to have your guidance and wisdom! Thank you for your “Yes” to the priesthood!

Sample morning announcement:

• This Sunday, February 2, we will celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. Over the years, many men and women have chosen to live out their baptismal vocation by professing the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, including Sr. Maria Faustina. She attended this school and is serving as a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Please pray for Sr. Maria Faustina and the consecrated in our world and ask God to bless our Church with others who will dedicate their lives to his service.