Are you called Home | Get Started | Are You Called Are You Called to the Priesthood or Religious Life?Steps for Discerning Your Vocation If you believe God is calling you to the priesthood or religious life… 1 Listen with humility. Spend time in quiet, reflective prayer. Ask God what He wants of you. Consider what you’re passionate about and what makes you feel closest to God. 2 Engage in spiritual reading. Read Scripture and the Catechism. Through their biographies, discover how saints and prophets responded to God’s call. 3 Talk to a spiritual director. Spiritual directors can be priests, religious or trained laity. They can help you to deepen your relationship with God and hear and follow his voice in your life. 4 Explore your options. Research different dioceses and religious communities. If any interests you, request a visit or attend one of their vocation events. 5 Accept God’s will. Christ says, “You did not choose me, but I chose you” (Jn 15:16). A vocation is a call from God. Your greatest joy in life comes from following His will, wherever it leads. Want to learn more about discernment?VIEW OUR RESOURCES Dioceses and Religious Communities We Work With You must first be accepted into a diocese or religious community to become an aspirant with Labouré. Here’s a list of religious institutions we’ve worked with. VIEW THE LIST Check out Upcoming Vocation Events Find out what’s happening at Labouré and our partner dioceses and religious communities. LEARN MORE“God makes a way where there is no way.” “A religious sister and a brother in the community I’m in encouraged me to apply to Labouré because they would help me mitigate my loans and enter [formation]. So, the Lord does really provide what we need [in order to] follow Him.” SR. THERESE MILLEREMMANUEL COMMUNITYCONTACT US