Help a Young Man
Hear God's Call
to the Priesthood
Called By Name makes it easy to encourage the young men in your parish who have the heart of a priest without the pressure of starting a difficult conversation.
You See He Would Make a Good Priest,
But You Say Nothing.
You notice a young man at your parish who serves with the heart of a priest. He helps at Mass, leads others, and lives his faith in a way that inspires you. You think to yourself: “He would make a good priest.”
But then you say nothing. Not because you don’t care, but because you don’t know how to start that conversation. You’re afraid of saying the wrong thing or making him uncomfortable.
Without encouragement, a young man may never realize God is calling him to the priesthood. He’ll keep serving faithfully, but always wondering if there’s something more. And the Church could lose a priest who might have changed countless lives.
You Don't Need a Big Conversation
We understand how intimidating it can feel to speak up about something as big as a vocation to the priesthood. Many Catholics notice the qualities of a priest in someone they know but say nothing, because they don’t know how to start the conversation.
Here's the good news: You don't have to have that difficult conversation.
Called By Name is:
Parish-Tested
Bishop-Approved
Priest Led
Encouraging a vocation has never been easier
1
Pray and Notice
Notice the young men in your parish who serve, lead, and live their faith with a priest's heart.
2
Submit a Name
Use our online Called By Name card form to write down his name.
3
We Reach Out
Our vocations directors will reach out to him with encouragement and guidance for discernment.