May 11-12, 2026

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Two unique registration options are now open in the NRVC Online Store, for Commuters and Overnight Guests.

Workshop Description

This workshop builds on the skills acquired in Behavioral Assessment I and is designed as a seminar. Because it is intended for those with experience conducting assessment interviews, all participants must have completed Behavioral Assessment 1. Workshop participants are asked to come prepared with topics, discussion questions, or case studies to consider during this workshop.

Arrival and departure dates/times

Please note this two-day workshop begins on May 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and ends on May 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central time. Overnight accommodation is included with arrivals after 3:00 p.m. on May 10, 2026, and departures before 10:00 a.m. on May 13, 2026.

Workshop fee

We have two unique registration options, one for participants needing overnight accommodations and one for commuters:

NRVC member overnight: $740 Non-member overnight: $930

NRVC member commuter: $380 Non-member commuter: $570

Become an NRVC member here to save on workshop fees.

Cancellations

Cancellations for workshops must be received in writing to dinasp@nrvc.net before May 4, 2026, to receive a full refund less a $100 processing fee. After May 4, 2026, all fees are non-refundable.

Presenter

Reverend Raymond P. Carey, Ph.D., is a priest of the Archdiocese of Portland, OR. He has taught at both the secondary and university levels and presently teaches at Mount Angel Seminary Graduate School of Theology in Saint Benedict, Oregon. Fr. Carey holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Ottawa, Canada. He has presented workshops in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. He is a recipient of the NRVC Harvest Award and is recognized as a Lifetime NRVC member for his significant work in service of vocation ministry.

Venue

This spring workshop will be offered at The Well Spirituality Center, in La Grange Park, IL. The nearest airports are Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 10 miles from the Center, and O’Hare International Airport (ORD), about 14 miles from the Center. Ground transportation is available through ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft.

Liturgy

Eucharistic Liturgy for workshop participants will be offered each day. Each workshop includes communal prayer.

Financial assistance available

To support NRVC members' professional development, the Misericordia Scholarship Fund is available. Scholarship funds can be applied to NRVC workshops; however, they do not cover transportation, accommodations, meals, or personal expenses. If you need financial assistance to attend an NRVC workshop, please apply here.

Workshop terms and conditions

Please read our NRVC terms and conditions for all events and programs.

The workshop was built on the foundation set by the Behavioral Assessment 1 workshop. The real-life cases brought forth by participants and Father Ray’s experience and accommodation were very helpful.

--Father Toshio Sato, C.M.

Father Ray exceeded my expectations. The workshop was highly informative and helped me look more deeply. I feel so much better about completing a behavioral assessment.

-- Sister Cathie Meighan, S.S.J.

The various stories shared by both participants and Father Ray are always helpful. I learned a lot and got my questions answered.

--Brother Mark Motz, S.M.

The workshop answered my questions before and during the sessions. Father Ray is wonderful—simple in his way of presenting his methodology. I really appreciate that he allows everyone to participate.

-- Sister Helen Diouf, S.M.S.M.

Workshops are designed from the NRVC curriculum for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the complex theological, spiritual, psycho-sexual, ethical, and diversity issues often present in contemporary vocation ministry. NRVC recommends that vocation ministers participate in ongoing educational opportunities to attend to their own vocation, faith formation, and to develop their professional competencies further.