Earlier this week, each year 9 form had the opportunity to go to the new school Chapel and take part in a Vocation Liturgy. They looked at what ‘Vocation means to them’ and ‘Does my Career Matter to God?’

We hope that this will help them to pray, listen, think and choose their options wisely, but also have the courage and generosity to follow the call of our Loving God. Helping them to understand the vocation and desire the Lord has for them.

The session was concluded with the following Vocation prayer:

Lord,

I know you love me and have great plans for me.

But sometimes I am overwhelmed

By the thought of my future.

Show me how to walk forward one day at a time.

May I take heart while I search openly,

Learn about all the choices,

Listen to others for advice,

And pay attention to my own feelings.

By doing these things,

May I hear your call to a lifestyle

And a career that will let me love as only I can,

And let me serve others

With the special gifts that you have given me.

Amen