What is a Diocesan Vocations Team?

I think its worth just exploring what a DVT (not deep vein thrombosis!) does.

According to the National Office for Vocation DVTs are mandated by the local Bishop to foster a 'culture of vocation' in the local Church and to foster 'particular' vocations (priesthood, religious life, marriage, single life) within the local Church. The NOV co-ordinates and resources the local Diocesan teams.

The idea is for the Teams to help integrate vocation awareness into all areas of local Church life - through events, gatherings, availablitity of resources and other means. The Teams are made up of people representing the whole Church community: priests and deacons; consecrated men and women ; married and single people; young people; representatives with varied Church experience e.g. Diocesan Youth Workers and Chaplains, members of the new movements and the new ecclesial communities.

Thats basically what the website says about the the job description. And it sounds pretty good to me as a start.

However, I think they left out one important thing. Prayer. Its vital. Without it we might just as well be selling peanuts! So, have a look at the new prayer links we have put up on this page. You may find some of them helpful. And if you know of any others, just leave a comment, and we'll add them.