1. PRAY
Spend a few moments each day in thoughtful conversation with the Lord. Ask the Lord,
"Lord, what do you want me to do with my life?" Use the same prayer after Communion
at Mass.
2. INVESTIGATE
Talk to people whose opinion you respect. Read. Check out the web. If you are thinking
of a religious vocation, talk to a Brother, Sister or Priest. Ask questions. Talk to a
vocation director.
3. GET INVOLVED
A great way to understand how you would enjoy ministry is to get involved in ministry
by volunteering. The Church needs the energy of dedicated young people. This is a
"learn by doing" process.
4. EXPERIENCE
Visit religious communities, your parish, or a seminary. See how they live and work.
Seminaries and religious communities are always ready to host people interested in
spending a few days with the community to see first hand the life and ministry of a
Sister, Brother or Priest.
5. DECIDE
The Church needs dedicated Sisters, Brothers and Priests to spread the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. You can answer that call. After prayer, investigation, involvement and experience
go with your heart. The bottom line question is, "Can I see myself as a religious, a church
minister? If the answer is yes, it is time to act. It is time to talk to a vocation director.
SALESIAN RELIGIOUS LIFE
To be a ‘Salesian of Don Bosco’ means to belong to a Catholic organisation of men who dedicate
their entire lives to God through generous service to young people, especially those who are
poorer and disadvantaged. This way of life entails professing the three vows, living in
communities, educating and evangelising young people after the example of Don Bosco.
There are two modes of being a Salesian:
The Salesian Priest
A Salesian Priest is a consecrated religious, an ordained minister, a missionary and minister of
the young.
The Salesian Brother
A Salesian Brother is a consecrated lay religious, who works in a secular field and by his
consecrated life proclaims and bears witness to a convinced life of faith and a total dedication to
God.
