Discernment > Steps for discernment
Who is God calling me to be?
   

If you not sure who God is calling you to be and what He is calling you to do then make sure you've walked the following steps for discernment!


1. Get on your Knees
Prayer is the first step of discernment. Click here to learn more about prayer!

2. Order your life towards God
As you seek the Lord and grow in relationship with Him through prayer, ask Him how He wants you to live in accordance with His will. Click here to learn more!

3. Decide on a spiritual director
Spiritual Direction is assistance given to persons in discernment, in growing in holiness and in the practice of Christian virtue. Click here to learn more!

4. Study Vocations
A great way to discern is to learn more about prayer and different vocations. Click here to learn more!

5. Call the vocations office

There are few things more helpful than talking to a priest, especially the vocation director about what is going on in your heart. Just contacting someone doesn't mean you've signed your life away... it is a great way to discern deeper! Contact Fr. Najim today!

6. Act
Don't get stuck in the "discernment trap" - go visit a seminary, join a religious order.... check out our events page and see what we are doing next!

7. Live healthy relationships
To live a healthy and holy relationship, we need to live the virtue of chastity. Click here to learn more.

8. Listen to the Lord
“Do whatever He tells you.” (John 2:5). Click here to learn more.



Other Opportunities
Interested in Diocesan Priesthood? Check out the Associates Program! Click here to learn more.

In High School and curious about the priesthood? Check out the St. John Vianney Society! Click here to learn more.

 
 
 
Diocese of Providence - Office of Vocations - 485 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908, (401) 331-1316