When young people begin to ask more complex questions about vocations, encourage them to find answers through websites like www.foryourvocation.org (and more here). Set up by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, it’s dedicated to the promotion of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life for both men and women. They are also on Facebook and YouTube. There are resources for parents and teachers, questions to ask yourself if you feel God is calling you, videos of vocation stories from priests and religious all over the U.S., and more. Find more resources at www.charlottediocese.org/vocations. Young people can also reach out directly to Father Brian Becker, the diocese’s vocations promoter, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..