2006 HORIZON No. 4 -- Variety issue

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Rain soaked Truth

By Carol Schuck Scheiber

A few weeks ago I was standing in a cold drizzle and it hit me. I knew why-in spite of all the scandal and sin that so publicly plagues the church today-I knew why we stay and what will bring us back to health. Read more...

Sustainability: New membership through an ecological lens

By Sister Mary Pellegrino C.S.J.

The concepts of sustainability, niche and diversity offer a helpful framework for thinking about the future of religious life. Read more...

Grow up? Not so fast

By Lev Grossman

Is 30 the new 20? Adolescence seems to linger much longer with this generation. Here’s a look at why so many young adults feel anything but “adult.” Read more...

Moving from inquirer to applicant

The question on every vocation minister’s mind is how to move people toward a final decision. While there aren’t any shortcuts, there are some practical steps to take. Read more...

Lessons for vocation ministers from the RCIA

By Joel Schorn

Those who go through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults experience both education and transformation. What can vocation ministers learn from the wisdom of RCIA? Read more...

Creating a welcoming community that can help form new members

By Ken O’Malley CP

This author led a men’s community through a five-year process of evaluating its way of incorporating new members and creating a new way to meet that need. Read more...

Process for preparing a community to welcome and mentor new members

By Carole Riley C.D.P.

This author led a men’s community through a five-year process of evaluating its way of incorporating new members and creating a new way to meet that need. Read more...

Vitality of mission encourages a vocation culture

By Fr. Raymond Lafontaine

A true sense of mission will attract people ready for more than a casual commitment. Read more...

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Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors

July 9-13, 2025,

Behavorial Assessment 1 Workshop

July 15-17, 2025,

Vocation Promotion Workshop

July 19-20, 2025,

Candidate Assessment through the Lens of Inteculturality

September 6, 2025,

San Antonio, TX

National Board Meeting

Sept. 8-12, 2025,

Chicago, IL

Member Area Coordinators Gathering

Sept. 16-18, 2025,

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Understanding the Lasting Impact of Trauma workshop

October 13, 2025,

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Cultural Matters virtual workshop

Oct. 14, 21, & 28, 2025,

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National Vocation Awareness Week

November 2-8, 2025,