National Vocation Awareness Week

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National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) began in 1976 when the U.S. bishops designated the 28th Sunday of the year for NVAW. In 1997, this celebration was moved to coincide with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which falls on January 9 in 2012.

January 9-14, 2012

Holy Hours for Vocations

• When Priest is Present
• Without Priest

Prayers for the Faithful

May the young people of our community of faith hear the call of the Lord and respond generously with open hearts and willing spirits, setting aside their fears to become priests, deacons, religious, and consecrated persons.  We pray to the Lord… 

Grateful for all who have responded to God's gift and call to enter formation for religious life or the Sacrament of Holy Orders, let us pray that they may experience the support of the local Church as they continue their formation in holiness.  We pray to the Lord… 

Short Bulletin Quote

National Vocation Awareness Week will be celebrated in our country January 9-14, 2012. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons and consecrated men and women.  May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God's gift of a vocation.

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