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Parents play the greatest formative role in their children's life. At the baptism of our children, we commit to sharing our faith with them, and Christ and the church help support us in that role.
Parents also play an important role in our children's vocation: first to follow Christ, and then to pray about God's specific call to married life, single life, consecrated religious life, or ordained life. We tend to be good at helping our children prepare for a job or occupation, but less good at preparing them for their life's vocation, the most important commitment they will make in their lives.
When it comes to priesthood and religious life, parents want their children to be happy.
Did you know that the #1 profession in the United States for job satisfaction is clergy?
Did you know that the #1 profession in the United State for overall happiness with life is clergy?
It's true! Check out this 2007 study from the University of Chicago, National Opinion Research Center.
In the Diocese of Green Bay, that holds true as well. A recent survey of our diocesan priests indicates that they find great satisfaction in their vocation. Check out The Compass article about this.
Parents entrust some of the care of their children to teachers. Through Catholic schools and religious education or faith formation programs, our teachers and catechists help parents to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Resources for Parents and Teachers
Below are some resource for parents and teachers. They include family activities, and many have lesson plans for students of various ages. Please also check out other resources on this website:
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Family Take-Home Page 
Prayer Service
The permit number for these materials from the National Coalition for Church Vocations is 46. It should be included on the "Permit Number" line at the bottom of any of these resources that are duplicated for use by others.
Jornada Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones
Hoja Para Hacer En Familia
Ejercicio de oración
The permit number for these materials from the National Coalition for Church Vocations is 46. It should be included on the "Permit Number" line at the bottom of any of these resources that are duplicated for use by others.
National Vocation Awareness Week
Family Take-Home Page
High School Lesson Plans
Intermediate Grades (4-6) Lesson Plans
Junior High (7-8) Lesson Plans
Primary Grades (1-3) Lesson Plans
Prayer Service
Young Adult Lesson Plans
The permit number for these materials from the National Coalition for Church Vocations is 46. It should be included on the "Permit Number" line at the bottom of any of these resources that are duplicated for use by others.
Semana de Oración por Las Vocaciones
Hoja Para Hacer En Familia
Planes De Lecciones Para Secundaria
Planes De Lecciones Para Intermedia (4-6 )
Planes De Lecciones Para La Intermedia Superior (7-8)
Planes De Lecciones Para Primaria (1-3)
Ejercicio de oración
Planes De Lecciones Para Jóvenes Adultos
The permit number for these materials from the National Coalition for Church Vocations is 46. It should be included on the "Permit Number" line at the bottom of any of these resources that are duplicated for use by others.
World Day for Consecrated Life: February 7, 2010
World Day for Consecrated Life, February 7, 2010 (explanation of the day)
Activities
Prayer Service
Resources
The permit number for these materials from the National Coalition for Church Vocations is 46. It should be included on the "Permit Number" line at the bottom of any of these resources that are duplicated for use by others.
Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada
Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada, 7 de febrero de 2010 (explicación de los días)
Actividades Sugeridas
Ejercicio de oración
Materiales Impresos y Electr nicos
The permit number for these materials from the National Coalition for Church Vocations is 46. It should be included on the "Permit Number" line at the bottom of any of these resources that are duplicated for use by others.
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