1. Parish Vocation Coordinator Training
Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by name; you are mine.
ISAIAH 43:1

2. Introduction to the Program
Archdiocesan initiative to increase vocation awareness and discerners
Parish Vocation Coordinators (PVCs) coordinate between parish and Vocation Office
Priests and administration bring attention to vocations using parish bulletins and homilies
Each parish gathers candidate names and submits a curated list to the Vocation Office

3. Called by Name Review Agenda
Parish Vocation Coordinator
Parish Vocation Review Committee and Deanery Vocation Coordinator
Implementing Called by Name in your Parish: Tasks and Timeline

4. Parish Vocation Coordinator Overview
What are the qualities of a PVC?
What is your role?
What is the time commitment?
When should the PVC meet with their pastors?
Does the PVC have help?

5. Parish Vocation Coordinator Qualities
Respected by your Pastor
Viewed as a leader in your parish
Possess a zeal for the Gospel
Well-networked within your parish
Considered a good coordinator and collaborator

6. Parish Vocation Coordinator role is to…
Ensure the Called By Name initiative is effectively implemented while supporting your Pastor
Serve as a liaison between your Pastor, your Parish Vocation Review Committee, and the Archdiocese Vocation Office
Ensure the success of the Called By Name initiative within your parish through active support, prayer, and promotion
Collaborate with parish administration to communicate with parishioners

7. PVC Miscellanea
The time commitment for the position varies depending on availability and parish need
Similarly, the pastor and PVC can meet based off of pastor availability and the parish’s engagement with vocation programs
The PVC can work with others – some parishes have designated two PVCs to share the work

8. Parish Vocation Review Committee
Serve as a filter for the nominees generated by the “CALLED BY NAME” initiative
Personally invited or approved by the pastor
Possess a good knowledge of the people in the parish
The PVC is the key committee member and is responsible for all organization for the committee

9. Parish Vocation Review Committee
The Pastoral Council could serve as this committee. If not, then the committee should include the following if applicable:
Clergy of the parish, religious educators, Youth Minister, School Principal
Key Dates:
Committee formed on or before October 15th
Roles and Responsibilities meeting before November 1st
Candidate review meeting week of November 26th
Nominee names due to the Vocation Office on December 8th

10. Deanery Vocation Coordinator
The DVC is appointed specifically by the Director of the Vocation Office
Almost always a priest
Works with the PVCs in their deanery to put together St. Andrew’s Dinners, Deanery Holy Hours, and other discernment opportunities

11. Any questions so far?

12. November 26th - December 8th
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES
Preparation Period
Up to November 4th
Called by Name Pre-Weekend
November 11th
Called By Name Weekend 1
November 18th
Called By Name Weekend 2
November 25th
Follow Up Period
November 26th - December 8th

13. September/October: Preparation & Promotion
Meet with your Pastor to discuss the program and implementation plan
Discuss the program with the parish staff
Coordinate the program with all parish groups who minister to men 16 years of age or older
Establish a Parish Vocation Review Committee

14. November: Marketing & Execution
BEFORE November 11th:
Make sufficient copies of the CALLED BY NAME response cards
Receive CALLED BY NAME Vocation poster(s) from Vocation Office
Provide bulletin editor with materials for bulletins for November 4th
Work with Pastor for appropriate announcement for November 4th

15. November: Marketing & Execution
ON November 11th:
Provide bulletin editor with materials for bulletins for CALLED BY NAME Weekends 1 & 2
Display CALLED BY NAME Vocation poster in church
Place the CALLED BY NAME cards in church pews
Priest to deliver announcement and vocation-oriented homily.

16. November 18th: Called by Name Weekend 1
Homily (supplementary materials)
References the program
Stresses the importance of priestly vocations in the church
The Prayers of the Faithful and music are coordinated to specifically address vocations
Bulletin announcements or inserts are included

17. November 18th: Called by Name Weekend 1 (Continued)
CALLED BY NAME response cards are placed in the pews and/or pamphlet rack of the church (please make pens and pencils available)
Parishioners are asked to prayerfully consider the names of good, potential candidates, write the names on the response cards provided in the pews and return them to church the following Sunday, or mail them to the parish office

18. November 25th: Called by Name Weekend 2
Homily: Every priest will speak about:
Their vocation story
How joyful they are in the vocation
Why they are happy
What a priest does in his ministry
Prayers of the Faithful, music, etc. are again specifically coordinated to address vocations

19. November 25th: Called by Name Weekend 2 (Continued)
Bulletin announcements or inserts are included
CALLED BY NAME response cards are placed in the collection basket or returned to the parish office sometime during the coming week.
Remember to replenish the supply in pews/pamphlet rack after each mass

20. Program Execution Timeline
4. CALLED by NAME– WEEKEND ONE
November 17-18th
A. Vocation-geared Homily, Prayers of the Faithful and Music at all Masses (see pages information packet and supplement)
B. Response cards collected during Offertory and replaced in pews
C. Confirm that bulletin editor has material for this week’s bulletin
5. CALLED by NAME– WEEKEND TWO
November 24-25th
A. Vocation-geared Homily, Prayers of the Faithful and Music at all Masses
B. Response cards are collected (replenish, if necessary)
C. Confirm that bulletin editor has material for this week’s bulletin

21. November 26th to December 8th: The Follow-Up
The Parish Vocation Review Committee reviews and filters all submitted candidates for the qualities needed for future religious and set them aside for follow-up
A Pastor letter is sent to the submitted candidate informing him that he has been recommended for the CALLED BY NAME program
The PVC follows up with a phone call expressing their encouragement and inviting them to a deanery Holy Hour for Vocations on January 6th.
NOTE: The Parish Vocation Coordinator should not be given the actual response card and does not need to know who submitted the card

22. November 26th to December 8th: The Follow-Up (continued)
The “Parish Nomination Recommendation Form” is completed and sent to the Diocesan Vocation Office for contact by Fr. Stephen DeLacy
The Vocation Office will follow up with each of the nominated men, inviting them to vocation events
A thank you from the parish priests and staff can be published in the bulletin

23. Program Follow Up Timeline
6. SCREENING & FOLLOW-UP
NOVEMBER 26TH – DECEMBER 8TH
A. Pastor and Parish Vocation Review Committee screen nominees
B. Pastor mails letter to candidates (supplementary materials)
C. Parish Vocation Coordinator phones potential candidates (supplementary materials)
D. Parish Nomination Form sent to Vocation Office Due By Friday, November 20th (supplementary materials)
E. The Vocation Office contacts each of the submitted names
F. Each deanery hosts a Holy Hour for Vocations on January 6th

24. Important Notes
The cost of mailing is prohibitive – please ensure that parishes collect addresses and phone numbers as much as possible
Safe environment considerations must also be kept firmly in mind! Candidates under the age of 18 cannot be contacted first, but instead their parents must be contacted.

25. Inportant Notes (Continued)
A digital copy of the folder and slideshow will be sent to each person who registered for the training. These can be used to spread the word to others in your parish.
We are offering to produce and mail you the cards in bulk. There will be an order form to turn in by September 30.

26. Any questions about the timeline?