Discernment Retreat
October 29-31, 2010
Gaspar House, Chicago IL
Discernment/Inquiry
Some questions for you to consider as you discern a religious vocation:
- What motivates and excites you to be interested in a religious vocation?
- Is God calling you to a life within a religious community?
- Are you willing to give of your gifts and talents in order to serve others?
- Are you willing to reach out to the marginalized (those on the "edge")?
The Vocation Team meets quarterly to advise and assist the vocation directors in this ministry.
Vocation Team
(L to R) Wynona Wildeman, Fr. Joe Bathke, Fr. Joe Miller, Sharon Crall,
Frank Still, Phyllis Still, Fr. Timothy Armbruster, Br. Steve Ohnmacht
The Inquirer stays in his present living situation while maintaining contact with the Community. A member of the Community journeys with the Inquirer through this period which lasts no longer than two years. During this time the inquirer makes no formal commitment to the Community. If, after a time, the Inquirer wishes to make an application to begin Initial Formation, the process begins by contacting the Vocation Ministry Office. After the application is completed, it is reviewed by the admissions committee. The committee then makes a recommendation to the Provincial Council for final acceptance into Initial Formation.