When Christians talk about a "call" we mean that God is calling us—in our mind and heart—to take an action or make a choice. “Vocation” is the word often used to describe a call that leads us into a particular way of life.

In one sense all members of the Church, the Body of Christ, are called to ministry through their covenant of Baptism. God calls us all to follow Jesus Christ and proclaim the Gospel in our lives. In Baptism we have been called to minister to, or serve, others in Christ's name. So all members of the church are called to be ministers and follow the example of Jesus Christ who offered himself in service to humanity.

However, some members are set apart by the Church for particular authorized ministries – for instance, a person may be ordained as a priest or licensed as a lay minister. Some of these ministries may involve some period of formal preparation.

But how do you know what part you should play? If this is a question you are asking, the pages below may offer you a way forward:

Ministry & Vocation Links

• What is vocation?
• Vocation to what? Particular ministries within the Diocese and beyond
• Vocations and young people Vocations work with children, young people and students
• The Vocations Team Who are we? What do we do?
• Vocations events and opportunities Vocations Sunday and other local events
• Vocations resources Resources for parishes and individuals
• FAQs.

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