Every Christian person has a vocation.
Our word 'vocation' comes from the Latin 'vocatio' which means 'a calling'. Through baptism each person is called by God to become more like Jesus Christ- to share his life and love, to grow in knowledge and love of God, and to place our personal gifts and talents at the service of others. We come to know and appreciate the vocation to which God calls each person through prayer and reflection, and through speaking with others about our hopes and desires, our gifts and talents. May serve the parish community as lector, catechist, musician, liturgist, minister of Eucharist, in care and welfare groups, and on committees. Guide me to search openly and learn about life's choices, that I may respond faithfully to your call and choose a vocation and career in which I can love wholeheartedly and serve others with the gifts you have given me.