VOCATION
PROGRAMS
VOCATION PROGRAMS
MADE FOR GREATNESS:
BECOMING HOLY DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
Offered regionally, this program invites disciples to deepen their relationship with Jesus, grow in the universal call to holiness, and discover where the Lord might be leading. We'll walk the path of discipleship together to explore ways of living out the universal call to holiness in daily life, and the ways we are each uniquely called to build the Kingdom: through priesthood, consecrated religious life, holy marriage, or committed single life in Christ.
Groups meet in parishes throughout the archdiocese.
CALLED BY NAME
Called by Name engages parishes in our four pastoral regions throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, allowing parishioners to nominate those individuals within their parish community whom they feel may have a call to the priesthood, religious life, or consecrated single life.
TOTUS TUUS
Totus Tuus is a fun-filled summer program dedicated to the Catholic faith formation of young people. In parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto, highly trained college students and recent graduates run week-long catechetical camps packed with skits, songs, and surprises for youth in grades 1-12. In giving themselves totally to God and neighbor, these college-age missionaries grow in openness to God's will for their lives.
VOCATION EVENTS
AN EVENING AT THE SEMINARY
More Events in Fall 2020
Have you ever thought about becoming a priest? Spending an evening at the seminary offers discerners a glimpse into the place where priestly formation begins. The evening includes Holy Mass in the beautiful seminary chapel, dinner, a talk by Director of Vocations Fr. Chris Lemieux, and a tour of the seminary. This event is for men in grade 12 and above; however, those aged 15-17 may attend if accompanied by a pastor-approved male chaperone. Registration is required.
PROJECT ANDREW DINNERS
Project Andrew Dinners are smaller and local gatherings hosted in parishes by Bishops & Priests in coordination with the Office of Vocations throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. It is a light evening of conversation, fellowship around the dinner table including the sharing of vocation stories. A great place to ask questions and to find the answers you're looking for. Dates for these dinners and locations will be posted here when available. When we have events, contact us or speak to your parish priests for more details.
YOUNG DISCIPLES RETREAT
For male & female youth, aged 12-17
Young disciples aged 12-17, we have a retreat for you! The day includes recreation, lunch, Mass, and reflection talks on the Eucharist, holiness, and vocation. Registration is required and free of charge.
ROAD TO EMMAUS HIKING RETREAT
April 25, 2020 CANCELLED. To be rescheduled to Fall 2020
Spend a day with Director of Vocations and other Catholic men in God's great outdoors as we explore where the Lord might be leading us. The retreat includes witness talks, periods of silent reflection, Holy Mass, and snacks. We ask those attending to bring their own packed lunch. For men aged 18+. Registration is required.
DISCERNMENT WEEKENDS
COME & SEE WEEKEND
ST. AUGUSTINE'S SEMINARY
October 23-25, 2020
Many Catholic men consider the possibility of becoming a priest, but don’t go beyond thinking about it because of the many questions they may have. Twice a year, the Office of Vocations offers a weekend live-in experience, at St. Augustine's Seminary, to help men discerning the priesthood get answers to questions they have, to meet seminarians, and to pray for continued assistance in knowing God's will. We call them Come and See Weekends, and they are great opportunities to assist in your discernment.
DISCERNMENT RETREAT
Date forthcoming.
The discernment retreat is an invitation for single, Catholic men who have a desire to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Christ. This deepening leads to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives.