Pre-Ordination Breakfast

Who is invited:           
Priests and men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood

Purpose:                     
To encourage, support and catechize those who are considering this calling, and for them to experience the rite of Ordination

When:                         
In May (on the day of ordination)

Where:                        
Acadian Court

The Pre-Ordination Breakfast is an annual event that is hosted by the Vocations Office and His Grace Archbishop Thomas Collins in order to honour the men who will be ordained that year, to promote vocations, and to explain the rite of Ordination.  This event happens every year on the morning of the day of ordination for the archdiocese of Toronto.  The location is usually a hall that is near the Cathedral such as the Acadian Court or the Mariott Hotel.  Those who attend this event are also invited to attend the Mass of Ordination as His Grace’s guests.  During the breakfast, there is a presentation on vocations by the vocations director, and the Archbishop explains the whole rite of ordination, as well as the significance of his vestments.  Also, at the end of the breakfast, the men to be ordained that day receive their appointments from the Archbishop.  Following this event, the guests, along with the ordinandi, walk to the cathedral for the Mass of ordination.  This Liturgy is a truly beautiful liturgy.  If you have never been to an ordination, it is highly recommended that you attend, especially if you yourself are discerning the call to the priesthood.  The pre-ordination breakfast also provides you with the opportunity to speak to seminarians (those who are studying to be priests) as well as a variety of priests.

Ordinations usually take place in May, thus, this event usually happens sometime in May.  If you are interested in attending this event please contact your pastor or the vocations office.  Please continue to pray for those who are called to serve the Lord at His Altar, and those who are discerning this call in their lives.