In the past, a Vocation Director's primary responsibility was to recruit new members into a religious order. But with major changes in the world and the church, many people struggle with making a definitive commitment to a person, group or ideology. As a result, the Vocation Director's role has changed. His ministry now includes helping others in their vocational discernment rather than just recruiting.
Vocational discernment is generally a lengthy process.
Your vocation is an unfolding gift that God has entrusted to you. It is a journey that can be both exciting and lonely. The Vocation Director serves as a link of friendship, support, and information on a course only you can chart. A third companion on this journey is the Holy Spirit, whose love and guidance both men seek. The Vocation Process For many people, the first inclination toward religious life begins as a feeling.