10 Ways to Nurture Vocations in the Family
Here’s some ideas and affirmations of ways to support one another intentionally as a family.
01
Pray
Pray daily together as a family in thanskgiving, for guidance, for forgiveness.
02
Share
Pray daily together as a family in thanskgiving, for guidance, for forgiveness.
03
Eat
Share meals together as often as possible.
04
Stories
Tell stories about family history, traditions, memories of your own youth- the good and the bad.
05
Goals
Decide together your family goals and what your biggest do’s and don’ts are.
06
Participate
Be active in your parish and your community. Encourage children to participate.
07
Fight & Forgive
Teach family members to fight fair and forgive easily.
08
Faith Share
Talk about the women and men, including Sisters, Brothers, Priests, who have had an influence on you.
09
Play
Have fun being together each day. Find something to enjoy and work to reduce stress among all.
10
ENCOURAGE
Encourage your children to be creative and compassionate and know that those the greatest of God’s gifts!
National Religious Vocation Conference,
The Role of the Family in Nurturing Vocations to Religious Life and the
Priesthood
National Vocation Awareness Week
National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 2-8, 2025, offers each of us the invitation to reflect on our vocation. Our vocation, God’s call, and how we respond give meaning and purpose to our lives.