Fostering Vocations at the Parish Level: Resources for Priests and Parish Staff to Guide and Encourage Discernment

As a pastor, youth minister, campus minister, or parish leader, you are often on the front lines of a young man’s faith journey. You notice his gifts, his leadership, his generosity—and you may quietly wonder if God is calling him to the priesthood. Speaking up can feel risky, but your encouragement could be the spark that sets him on the path to discernment. Here you’ll find practical tools, conversation starters, and ways to connect him directly with the vocations office, so you can walk alongside him with confidence—affirming his potential while letting God lead the way.