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“For a true education aims at the formation of the human person in the pursuit of his ultimate end…” – Gravissimum Educationis
Catholic schools have the great gift of partnering with parents in the role of education. One of the principal roles and responsibilities of Catholic schools is to help students come to discover God’s call for their life. Here are some resources that can help Catholic schools promote vocations. If you’d like more information or more resources, please contact the vocations office at 605-988-3772.
- Vocation Lessons (K–12 Curriculum)
https://vocationlessons.com/
A full online curriculum for Catholic schools and parish religious education with engaging, grade-specific lessons and teacher guides. - Serra Vocations Resources
https://serraus.org/vocations-resources/
Workshops, downloadable tools, bulletin messages, general intercessions, pocket prayers and more for schools and parishes. - Diocese of Los Angeles: Vocation Resources for Catholic Schools (PDF)
https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/uploadedFiles/CDA/Assets/PDF/Vocations/Lesson_Plans_Schools.pdf
Detailed lesson plans, activities, field trip ideas and saint-based projects for building a culture of vocations in schools. - Classroom consecration to Mary
- Student leader: We pray through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary that Jesus will call at least one girl from this class to be a religious sister, and at least one boy to be a brother or priest.
- Class prays together The Memorare
- USCCB – Vocation Lesson Plans and Educator Resources
https://www.usccb.org/committees/clergy-consecrated-life-vocations/tools-catholic-educators-and-youth-leaders - Vianney Vocations (educator and parish tools)
https://vianneyvocations.com/
Practical discernment booklets, posters, videos and classroom materials; also supports programs like prayer for seminarians. - Religious Life Directory (Institute on Religious Life)
https://www.religiouslife.com/
Searchable directory of religious communities, plus vocation articles—useful for student research and class projects. - GoPriest (free discernment resources)
https://gopriest.com/
Free discernment materials for young men, helpful for school counseling offices and campus ministry; referenced by many dioceses. - USCCB – 20 ways to promote vocations https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/vocations/educators-and-youth-leaders/best-practices/20-ways-to-promote-vocations