Beatitudes for nurturing church vocations in the family.

Blessed are the children of the parents who...

1. Witness love for their spouse, their children, their neighbor, and the world.

2. Talk freely about the presence of God in the joys and sorrows of their lives.

3. Remind their children that they are loved by God and have been given gifts to serve others.

4. Lead their family in Prayer.

5. Speak positively about priests, sisters and brothers .

6. Participate in the lay ministries and activities of their parish and community.

7. Invite a brother, sister or priest to their home.

8. Encourage their children to consider priesthood, religious life , as well as marriage.