VMTools for Vocation Directors
Vocation Directors are critical in guiding men and women toward discerning their call to the priesthood or religious life. Our carefully designed tools empower Vocation Directors to engage discerners effectively, fostering clarity and commitment. These resources are practical, straightforward, and tailored to support men exploring their vocation.
Checklists
Diocesan Checklist
A framework for VDs to assess and grow diocesan vocations through young adult ministries, events, and discerner tracking.
Parish & School Checklists
These practical checklists outline key steps and proven activities to help parishes and Catholic schools build a vibrant vocation ministry. Use them as a roadmap to inspire, organize, and grow your local efforts in promoting vocations.
Discernment Guides & Resources
Discerner Talking Points
These concise, impactful scripts equip vocation directors to connect with potential discerners. They offer direct, man-to-man language to address questions, doubts, and aspirations, fostering authentic conversations.
Discerner Choice Exit Survey
This survey gathers candid feedback from individuals who explored a vocation but ultimately chose a different path. Their insights help vocation directors better understand the discernment process and improve outreach and support for future discerners.
Discerner's Packet
This comprehensive guide provides men with clear steps to explore their calling. It includes prayer resources, discernment questions, and practical advice to help them navigate their spiritual journey with confidence.
Seminarian Exit Survey
This survey is designed for men who have discerned out of seminary or were asked to leave. Their experiences offer valuable perspective to help vocation directors strengthen formation efforts and accompany future seminarians with greater care.
Insights & Trends in Vocations
View our 2025 U.S. State of Priestly Vocations!
Our report delivers critical insights into trends impacting priestly vocations, including data on ordinations, seminarians, and active priests. By highlighting diocesan strengths and areas for growth, it equips VDs with actionable strategies to strengthen vocational outreach. This tool is essential for understanding your diocese’s unique needs and building a robust culture of vocations. Download it to drive informed, effective ministry.
2025 Newly Ordained Presentation
This presentation highlights key findings from CARA’s 2025 survey of newly ordained priests in the United States. Gain insights into their backgrounds, discernment journeys, and the influences that supported their path to the priesthood. A valuable tool for understanding vocation trends and shaping future outreach.
2025 Newly Professed Religious Presentation
This presentation summarizes data from CARA’s 2025 study of newly professed men and women religious. It explores demographics, community life, and the discernment process of those entering religious life today—essential information for vocation promotion and planning.
These tools are vital because they provide structure and clarity in the discernment process. They help vocation directors build trust, address real concerns, and guide men with purpose. By equipping vocation directors with practical resources, we strengthen their ability to inspire and support the next generation of priests and religious.
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