I’ve thought about the possibility of religious life in the past but I’m not ready to make any kind of commitment. What should I do?
(For high school-age) First, stay active in your parish as an altar server, parish council member, lector, Eucharistic minister, choir member or in the youth group. Second, get involved in some service work and see how you react to it. Does it bring you joy or is it a burden? Third, pray regularly. Ask God what he wants you to do with your life. Keep your heart open to wherever God needs you to use your gifts and talents. Fourth, learn more about religious life by participating in activities offered by the vocation office. See “upcoming events”. Not only will you learn more about consecrated religious life by participating in these activities, you will not get any pressure or “hard-sell” and you’ll find that you’re not the only one thinking about religious life! Fifth, visit a religious community or a religious order and talk to them. (For college-age) First, get involved in your Newman Association on campus as an altar server, parish council member, lector, Eucharistic minister, relig
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