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Presenting the option of religious life: Where should vocation ministers be?

By Dianne Perry S.S.N.D.

Reflecting on this title and its reality in the life of a vocation director reminds me of a T-shirt I see around Minnesota during the summer. A shirt covered with golf clubs says, “So many clubs and so little time. Read more...

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...

What does it take to attract and sustain new members to religious communities?

In my years as executive director of NRVC, there are two questions that I’m asked most often. What signs of hope do you see regarding the future of religious life? And which communities are attracting new members? This article will attempt to answer the second question, and in doing so may shed some light on the first one as well. Read more...

How one community started building bridges to young adults

By Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception

The authors of this article found the Convocation 2000 content on “Building bridges to Young Adults” so helpful that they decided to bring it home to their congregation and put it to work. The Sisters of St. Read more...

Connecting with Millennials

Effective programs for reaching out to youth

By James McVeigh O.S.F.

As vocation ministers, we need to give special attention to the emerging generation-the Millennials. These young people have shown a renewed interest in religious life, having grown up in a church that has encouraged their active participation as lectors and Eucharistic ministers. Read more...

The six best practices for vocation ministry today

These best practices were gleaned from the results of the NRVC-CARA study of new members released in 2009. See nrvc.net/best_practices to read the full report. Read more...

Best practices for vocation ministry

By Sr. Mary Bendyna R.S.M.

For years vocation ministers have swapped ideas and shared programs. Now research has confirmed some hunches and pointed the way to the most effective ministry models. Read more...

Vocation exhibits at large events: What happens? Is it worthwhile?

Vocation exhibits at large events: What happens? Is it worthwhile?

By Sr. Pat Dowling C.B.S., Sr. Durstyne Farnan OP, Br. David Henley, and Sr. Michelle Sinkhorn O.S.B.

Four vocation ministers relate their experiences and offer their tips on exhibiting at the National Catholic Youth Conference or World Youth Day. Read more...

Vocation promotion in contemporary culture

Vocation promotion in contemporary culture

By Br. Seán Sammon F.M.S.

Communities can forge a future if they can let go of the past, explore new options, and embrace fresh ways of attracting the young. Read more...

Reflections on habits and visibility

Reflections on habits and visibility

By Sister Donna Del Santo S.S.J.

Habits hold layers of meaning, and they have a complicated history. While they contribute to visibility, there are many other steps religious are taking that enhance their visibility. Read more...

Fielding myths and questions about consecrated life

Fielding myths and questions about consecrated life

By Brother David Deradoorian F.S.C.

Here’s how one teacher encourages conversations about faith and responds to questions about religious life. Read more...

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Sister Jenny Wilson, R.S.M.

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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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