Spiritual Adoption of a Seminarian

While thankful for a seminarian’s desire to intimately serve Christ and His Church, his journey to ordination can include moments of uncertainty and spiritual struggle. Through prayerful support, the parish becomes a vital source of encouragement and grace along this path.

This initiative invites individuals or families to spiritually adopt a seminarian—committing to regular prayer and, when possible, occasional gestures of support like cards or spiritual bouquets. Even if the seminarian is not from the parish, this personal connection helps remind him that he is not alone on his journey.

Depending on the size and structure of your ministry, the adoption program can take various forms. It might be as simple as a parishioner choosing a name from a list and committing to prayer, or as involved as coordinating ongoing communication between adopters and seminarians. Regardless of the approach, this spiritual bond brings great encouragement to the seminarian and builds a stronger culture of vocations within the parish.