Vocation Cross

Vocations: A call to live life as God directs us to

What do you think of when you hear the word "vocation?" If you are like most people, you think mainly of a life dedicated to the priesthood or religious life.

In actuality, the Church is very clear that ALL people have a vocation, whether it is to married life, or life as a single person, priest, deacon, brother or sister.

Here at St. John Evangelist, we pray for all vocations, because all are worthy choices if they are guided by what God wants for us in this life.

The Vocation Cross

The vocation cross is one way we at St. John Evangelist especially pray for vocations to the religious life or priesthood. We believe that when families pray for future priests and sisters, God listens. More than that, God may plant a vocation seed in the very family doing the prayers. Hosting the vocation cross can also encourage questions and conversations concerning vocations.

How does my family host the Vocation Cross?

The process of hosting the cross is very simple. Each week, a different family, one who has signed on for this ministry, takes the parish vocation cross into their home and commits to saying the provided special prayers. This can be done at any time during the day, though many people find it especially meaningful when prayed together as a family before or after the evening meal. Most families place the cross in a prominent place in their home as a reminder of this special time of prayer.

When the week concludes, the host family returns the cross to the parish office so the next family can pick it up. The normal exchange is Tuesday during office hours. It is a wonderful blessing as a parish to have a specific family praying for vocations every week of the year!

For further information, please contact the parish office and they will put you in touch with Donna Richwalski or Lottie Dan, who coordinate this effort.