Description
The Vocation Station Tabletop/Wall Kiosk
Why a Vocation Station in your parish?
- A beautiful permanent display that promotes vocations
- Resources for everyone: kids, teens, young adults, parents, and all Catholics who wish to promote and pray for vocations.
- Tasteful, high-visibility signage shows that vocations are a priority
Vocation Resources from Vianney Vocations
- Stocked with the same resources used by two-thirds of Vocation Offices
- 17 different brochures, booklets, and prayer cards. 705 pieces total.
- Comes pre-stocked with our best materials, but you can also customize contents if desired.
- Items include Discerning your Vocation at Mass Seven Ways Families Can Foster Vocations, various prayer cards, Discerning Priesthood, Rosary for Vocations, and many more. (See below for full list of items.)
- New materials continually being created for re-stocking
Beautiful Church Furniture
- Custom high-end liturgical furniture crafted by professional woodworkers
- Solid oak construction will last for decades.
- Can be placed on a tabletop or hung on a wall
- 50" tall, 27.5" wide, 7" deep
- Comes with bracket for secure wall hanging if desired, easy assembly
- Ships in one box. Flat shipping for only $100 to the contiguous 48 United States; call for shipping elsewhere.
Options
- Three finishes: dark oak, medium oak, and light oak.
- Two styles of sign: Vibrant Blue Stained Glass or Traditional Warm Stained Glass.
- Customized signage for Serra Clubs and KofC Councils (add $60).
Comes Fully Stocked with these items:
Daily Prayer for Priests Card
Daily Prayer for Priests Card
Pray for Vocations Prayer Card
Pray for Vocations Prayer Card
Discerning Your Vocation at Mass
Discerning Your Vocation at Mass Booklet
Pocket-sized, 12-page pamphlet helps young people discern their vocations during each part of the liturgy, culminating in Holy Communion.
Six-Month Discernment Challenge
Six-Month Discernment Challenge Card
Vocation Prayer for Children
Vocation Prayer for Children Card
Bookmark – Invisible Monastery
Bookmark - Invisible Monastery
Bookmark – Discerning Priesthood Podcast
Bookmark – Discerning Priesthood Podcast
Reminder for young men to donwnload and listen to The Melchizedek Podcast with Fr. Brett Brannen.
Discerning Life Decisions
Discerning Life Decisions Brochure
Four-fold brochure concisely explains toany Christian facing life choices how to approach big decisions using the three modes of discernment proposed by St. Ignatius.
YOLO Vocation Brochure
YOLO Vocation Brochure for Teens
7 Ways Families Can Foster Vocations
7 Ways Families Can Foster Vocations Brochure
Rosary for Vocations Brochure
Rosary for Vocations Brochure
Vocation Mythbusters
Vocation Mythbusters for Parents Brochure
Change the World Brochure
Change the World: Consider Priesthood Brochure
Discerning Priesthood
Discerning Priesthood Booklet
Is This A Call?
Is This A Call?
16-page booklet helps young women to discern religious life.
Have I Been With You?
Have I Been With You? Booklet
A Helpful Way to Help Young Disciples Grow in Prayer, by Fr. Paul Hoesing, 24 pp.
Holy Hour to Know My Vocation
Holy Hour to Know My Vocation Booklet
Holy Hour to help young people discern their vocations, with powerful meditations in the tradition of Ignatian spirituality. Used by hundreds of youth groups and campus ministries.
Vocation Station FAQ
Why such a high-quality piece of church furniture?
People pay attention to quality. And because of the importance of vocations—especially when the number of priests, religious and even marriages continue to fall—we need to address the topic with the degree of excellence it deserves. We as a Church need to do a much better job presenting the vocation options for faithful Catholic men and women.
Do vocations warrant this much emphasis?
Here’s the way we look at it: aside from the decision to follow Jesus, your vocation is the most important decision you will ever make. Every parish in America should be helping its members, especially young people, to listen to God’s call. And more than that, we should be equipping older adults already in their vocations to encourage the next generation.
Is this a niche product for youth?
No, the Vocation Station is for all parishioners, not just teens and young adults. It contains materials for children, parents, and older adults, too (because even grandparents can foster and pray for vocations). The Church teaches that encouraging vocations is everyone’s business: “It is the duty of the whole Christian community to foster vocations so that the needs of the sacred ministry are sufficiently met in the entire Church.” Canon #233.1
What are the quantities of each resource in the Vocation Station?
| Shelf 1 - 7" (Prayer cards and small items) | Quantity |
| Prayer Card for Children | 50 |
| Discernment Podcast bookmark | 50 |
| Prayer for Vocations prayer card | 50 |
| Six-Month Discernment Challenge | 50 |
| Invisible Monastery bookmark | 50 |
| Daily Prayer for Priest | 50 |
| Discerning Your Vocation at Mass pamphlet | 25 |
| Shelf 2 - 10" (Brochures) | Quantity |
| Discerning Life Decisions | 50 |
| YOLO Brochure for Teens | 50 |
| Change the World - Consider Priesthood | 50 |
| Rosary for Vocations | 50 |
| Seven Ways Families Can Foster Vocations | 50 |
| Vocation Mythbusters for Parents | 50 |
| Shelf 3 - 10" (Booklets) | Quantity |
| Is This a Call | 25 |
| Discerning Priesthood | 25 |
| Have I Been With You - Prayer for Young Disciples | 25 |
| Holy Hour to Discern My Vocation | 25 |
What good will books and brochures do, anyway?
The solution to the vocation crisis is discipleship—offering Jesus our whole hearts and lives, then following where he leads. The parishes that produce vocations have faithful families and warm, enthusiastic priests who bring youth to Christ and accompany them as they discern their vocations. One-on-one invitation and mentorship is absolutely essential. That said, in the typical parish, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the priesthood, religious life, and even marriage. People need good information. If people have bad or incomplete information, they are likely to make bad decisions. Good booklets and brochures aren’t the complete answer to our vocation crisis—but they sure do help. And the alternative, in many cases, is to offer nothing.
Is there a donation box included?
No, because we believe it's a normal function of the parish to provide its members with education on all Catholic vocations. However, if funding is a concern, many pastors find that donors are eager to fund the promotion of vocations.
When will I receive my Vocation Station?
Production time is approximately six weeks. We’ll let you know via email when your display is on its way.
How does the Vocation Station ship? Is it hard to assemble?
The Vocation Station ships in one box with everything included. Assembly is easy. The shelving unit sits on a table or may be mounted on the wall with the included hardware. The arched top slides into place and is held by five screws. The acrylic sign is installed using high-quality aluminum hardware with pre-drilled holes.
