It said that those less interested in church vocations also were more likely to cite restrictions on freedom, desire for personal or material success and fear of making a lifetime commitment as reasons for their hesitancy. On the other hand, it said, those who have seriously considered a church vocation tend not to regard those concerns as obstacles. The opposite reactions of the two groups to the challenges of a vocation led CARA to conclude that any attempt to water down vocational demands in order to get wider appeal could backfire. Such an approach 'could well have the unanticipated consequence of actually reducing the appeal of vocations to those most interested,' the report said. CARA also found, as numerous other studies have, that young people who have seriously considered a vocation tend to be those who are actively involved in liturgical roles and devotions and those who place high value on daily Mass, their faith lives and involvement in parish life.
Studies show that priests are very happy in their work.
He said the survey includes findings that can contribute to specific vocations strategies in parish and diocesan programs. News about Domestic-Church. Recently posted material. Resources for the family. Order online starting November 1st.