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Vocation outreach to former and current volunteers

By Sr. Theresa Rickard O.P.

Who do we want to target in our vocation outreach efforts? Are they not young adults with hearts on fire with compassion for the poor, young adults seeking a faith community, who are generous risk-tak-ers, seeking to live simply and justly? The many and varied apostolic volunteer programs attract people like this, and these are the types of young adults with whom we want to be engaged. Of course, not all should or will enter a religious congregation, but many have the capacity, skills and interest to at least consider religious life as a viable option. Read more...

Secrets to successful service projects

By James Knowles

Service experiences can help young adults to get to know religious, deepen their faith and assist those in need. A seasoned youth minister shares what he has learned over the years about organizing group service programs. Read more...

My week with the sisters

My week with the sisters

An insider view of service

By Caroline Hopkinson

“The week with the sisters gave me a sense of what it means to be the best version of myself, which may not be the same for someone else, but for all of us it involves something greater than ourselves.” Read more...

Theological reflection: A success story

Theological reflection: A success story

By Sister Donna Del Santo S.S.J.

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Rochester, NY have introduced theological reflection to over 1,000 young adults who have taken part in their service program. Here’s how they do it. Read more...

“Ruined for life”—transforming lives, discerning vocations through volunteer programs

By Mary Medved S.N.J.M.

Full-time volunteers tend to be open to vocation discernment. An experienced volunteer-program administrator tells how to begin or work with a volunteer program Read more...

The vocation impact of full-time volunteering

The vocation impact of full-time volunteering

By Carol Lackie and Katie Mulembe

Faith-based, full-time volunteering encourages vocation discernment and allows religious communities to build relationships with volunteers. Read more...

How we nurture vocations among our volunteer teachers

How we nurture vocations among our volunteer teachers

By Fr. Lou DelFra C.S.C.

The Alliance for Catholic Education never intended to be a vocation incubator, but over the years it has embraced a strong culture of vocation. Read more...

Uncover the meaning in service

Uncover the meaning in service

By Fr. Thomas McKenna C.M.

Service to others is a gateway to God for those in religious life. How can we share this with young people who serve with us? Read more...

Conversing with young adult volunteers

Conversing with young adult volunteers

By Sister Donna Del Santo S.S.J.

Young people who give a year of service tend to be open to religious life. Who are these volunteers and where are they spiritually? Read more...

International immersion for discerners

International immersion for discerners

By Jonathan Bishop

The Assumptionists tried taking discerners abroad for a deeper, wider exposure to their charism. The experience was positive for all. Read more...

HORIZON Fall 2024 ...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

Short-term volunteer stints have proven to be a good way for Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M. to get to know women who might consider religious life. Building a relationship with people is key, she says, and the volunteer experience allows time for that. Read more...

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