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Serra Spark is an amazing collection of online tools for promoting vocations. It can be used by Vocation Directors, Serra Clubs, or parish teams that want to create a culture of vocations. If you are new to vocations ministry, Serra Spark will help you build a strong, solid foundation. If you are a veteran, Spark will give you more resources with which to further your ministry.
Last Saturday of every month at 8:00 AM CST/CDT.
Serrans from all over the world are invited to join together in a recitation of the rosary for an increase in vocations to priesthood and consecrated life.
Humble prayer plants the seed of all great things, including awareness, affirmation, support and awakening to the call of vocations. Our Lady of Vocations, pray for us!
To join our rosary from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
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The Serra Handbook is packed with information about how to live as a Serran, a member of the global apostolate for vocations in the Catholic Church. In addition to helping achieve your goals of prayer and ministry for vocations, the book contains everything you need to grow in prayer and devotion in pursuit of a Christ-centered life.
Research has shown that vocations begin with invitation. Consider giving young men and women these “Invitation Coins.” Custom-minted coins are engraved with the questions “Have you considered becoming a priest?” or “Have you considered religious life?” These heavy-weight coins offer a substantial, permanent reminder to consider God’s call. Excellent for priests to give to altar servers, or for anyone who wants to encourage young men or women to consider a vocation.
Equip Catholic educators to teach vocations! Different packets for grade schools or high schools, designed for both Catholic school teachers and parish catechists. Includes creative content that presents a positive and compelling view of marriage, priesthood, and religious life. Teaches kids to remain open to God’s call as they grow older. The packet includes a one-year subscription to Vocation Lessons, a comprehensive online vocations curriculum! Materials come in a handsome 9”x12” folder.
In 2016, Serra International Membership Vice President Dr. Ruben Gallegos, of the Serra Club of Harlingen, Texas, USA, put together a Membership Strategies Booklet to address specific membership challenges in our organization. The booklet lists specific membership recruitment approaches from nearly 50 clubs around the world, as well as broad strategies put forth by various national Serra councils. If your club is looking for new ways to refresh your membership with new Serrans, start here.
The Traveling Vocation Crucifix is a tried-and true program to inspire prayer for vocations. Every week, the crucifix travels to a new family or classroom. They enthrone it in a place of honor and pray for vocations each day. You can make your own Crucifix kit or get a ready-made kit that includes prayers for vocations.
One of the best things Serrans can do is personally give promising young men and women solid information on discerning a priestly or religious vocation. Here are some of the best books to give out:
For Priesthood: To Save a Thousand Souls
For Women’s Religious Life: Discerning Religious Life
For Men’s Religious Life: A Living Sacrifice
For General Discernment: Discernment Do’s and Dont’s or Discerning the Will of God
For shorter works, see a selection of Vocation Booklets.
We have a wealth of resources on our Serra Store, including materials to promote vocations, promote your club, or show your love of Serra.