It's National Vocation Awareness Week

National Vocations Awareness Week is November 7 - 13, 2021. It is an annual invitation to reflect on the idea of vocation, which comes from the Latin vocare, “to call.” No matter which vocation we are called to live as an expression of God’s love in the world, everyone is called to holiness. How are we progressing along that path, and how we may be called to pray for, support and encourage others in exploring their vocations?

Learn more about those living out their vocations in our diocese:

Get to know our seminarians and what led them to seminary

Read Arlington Catholic Herald for stories about those living out their vocation in the Diocese

Statement from Bishop Michael F. Burbidge for 2021 National Vocations Awareness Week

Watch more videos on Vocation Awareness Week 2021

Download Vocations Resources

By our baptism, all Christians have a vocation to holiness that can be lived out in a variety of ways. Access resources below and on our website to aid your discernment process and pray for those currently discerning or living out their vocation. Order print versions of these materials and more to help promote vocations

Prayer for My Vocation (prayer card)

Pray daily for a future priest or sister

Diocese of Arlington Seminarians (poster)

Pray for Our Seminarians by Name (prayer card)

Additional Vocation Resources