Discernment
“When seeking to discern our own vocation, there are certain questions we ought to ask. Do I know myself? Do I know what brings joy or sorrow to my heart? What are my strengths and weaknesses? How can I serve people better and prove most helpful to our world and to the Church? What is my real place in this world? ”
Christus Vivit 285
More about discernment here.
Come & See Mornings
Spend a morning with like-minded young Catholic men. Meet our priests and hear their vocation stories. Grow your faith through input and reflection. The morning usually starts with Mass, followed by breakfast and a time of input, fellowship and discussion.
To find out more,
visit our Facebook page
or email the
Vocations Coordinator.
Vocation Sunday 2025
Pilgrims of Hope:
the Gift of Life
“A vocation is a precious gift that God sows in our heart, a call to leave ourselves behind and embark on a journey of love and service…
You are the now of God” (CV 178). Realize that the gift of life calls for a generous and faithful response….”
Pope Francis, 2025
Read the full message here.
VOCATIONS BOOKLET FOR SCHOOLS AND PARISHES
Local priests and seminarians share their vocation stories in this illustrated booklet available for use in schools and parishes. For more information contact l.hensel@wn.catholic.org.nz
TOWARDS PRIESTHOOD
A reflection on the priestly formation, issued by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, 1998
CONTACTS
Vocations Director
Fr Andrew Kim
Vocations Coordinator
Lucienne Hensel
Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington
Te Rohe Pīhopa Matua o te Upoko o te Ika
Holy Cross Seminary