Religious vocation or family?
Family pressure can make it difficult to see where God is calling you and take the next step in your vocation. Wisdom and perspective to move forward.
Parents
17 questions about church vocations
VISION provides answers to your questions about priests, sisters, brothers, vows, sexuality, community life, and more.
FOR PARENTS: Fostering happiness, holiness, and faithfulness
Suggestions to help you in your role as your children's primary teachers about life, love, and the joys of being Catholic.
Help your children make wise choices
Steps for showing your children the great and good things that are within their reach.
How to talk to family about your vocation
Do your family members have doubts about whether you should be a sister, brother, or priest? Here are tips for understanding and responding to them.
Questions people may ask about your vocation . . .
. . . and some answers you can give them.
Family matters
It’s good to get the support of your family when you choose a church vocation, but it doesn’t always happen—at least not at first.
How is your family taking it?
“For my parents, being happy meant getting married, having good jobs, and a nice house,” she says. “I think my mother thought that the longer I waited, the more chance Mr. Right might come along!”
How to create a culture of discernment
Creative ways to use VISION in your home.
Family movie night
Film lovers, you might be surprised at the movies that have received the Vatican’s thumbs up. Read the Vatican Commission’s reviews of each film here. And then pick one to watch with your family. Popcorn required.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
As parents, it is worth exploring your children’s answers to this question at each stage of their lives.