National Vocations Awareness Week
4 - 11 August 2024

Let's celebrate and acknowledge our Vocations

National Vocations Awareness Week in 2024 falls from 4 – 11 August 2024. Together with the Australian Catholic Diocesan Vocations Directors Conference, our Perth Vocations Office have developed a week of activities – in-person and online – for anyone to join us in sharing their vocations journey and finding support for listening and answering God’s unique call.
 
Click on the links below for many different options to get involved from Sunday 4 August to Sunday 11 August 2024. 
 

Thanksgiving Mass and Refreshments at St Mary's Cathedral celebrated by Bishop Don Sproxton​

Let's start National Vocations Awareness Week 2024 with a Thanksgiving Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, celebrated by The Most Reverend Donald Sproxton, Auxiliary Bishop of Perth, along with Rectors and seminarians from St Charles and Redemptoris Mater Seminaries.

Our Thanksgiving Mass is part of a series of engaging activities and resources to celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week 2024, from Sunday, 4 August to Sunday, 11 August. The week offers a unique opportunity for our Catholic community to explore and support each other’s vocations journey.

Mass begins at 11am, followed by refreshments. If you are able to join us for this mass, please register (essential) for catering purposes.

Register for Mass at St Mary's Cathedral

Vocations themed Common Ground with Catholic Youth Ministry

Catholic young adults are invited to join a Vocations themed Common Ground at the Catholic Pastoral Centre at Highgate on Wednesday 7 August 2024 with Catholic Youth Ministry.

Please register to book your spot using the Register button below. RSVP is a must.

The event will include:

  • 6:00pm –Adoration at the Chapel.
  • 7:00pm – Thanksgiving Vocations Mass with our Vocations Director, Fr Joseph Laundy.
  • 8:00pm – BBQ Dinner. Finish the night as we gather to share a delicious meal and enjoy each other's company.

Register for Vocations @ Common Ground

Spiritual Formation Evening for Those Discerning Into Ordained Ministry

Men aged 17+ are invited to a special evening at St Charles Seminary to learn about "The Richness of Religious Life" with Fr Adalbert Imperial, Order of the Discalced Carmelites. Join us for an inspiring and enriching experience, as part of National Vocations Awareness Week 2024 .

Please note the following event details schedule for the evening:

  • Date: Friday 9 August
  • Location: St Charles Seminary
  • Time: 5.30pm - 9pm (please see event schedule below)
  • Event schedule
    • 5:45pm: Evening Prayer
    • 6pm: Dinner
    • 7pm: Spiritual Talk: The Richness of Religious Life with Fr Adalbert Imperial, Order of the Discalced Carmelites
    • RSVPs are essential for this event. Please use the Register button below to book your spot.

Register for Spiritual Formation

Friendly and Fun Soccer Tournament (supported by Football West)​

You are invited to join St Charles and Redemptoris Mater seminarians, Catholic Youth Ministry and our community members for a friendly game of soccer at the Sam Kerr Football Centre in Queens Park, as part of our National Vocations Awareness Week celebrations!

Whether you're a seasoned player or just want to have some fun, everyone is welcome to join in. We'll place you in a team (5-7ppl per team) and you'll play friendly 15-minute, 5-aside games against each team.

If you're keen to just get involved and help us cheer, we'd love to have you there as an audience member.

Registration is essential! Please use the button below to register to be part of this exciting soccer tournament.

Event details and schedule

  • Date: Sunday 11 August 2024
  • Time: 11.30am (registration opens) until 4pm - please see schedule below
  • Location: Sam Kerr Football Centre 305 Welshpool Rd, Queens Park WA 6107
  • Tournament / event schedule:
    • 11.30am: Registration opens
    • 11.45pm: Welcome and opening prayer with Fr Joseph Laundy
    • 12pm: Tournament rules and details by Football West
    • 12.15pm - 2.45pm: Five aside soccer game, refereed by Football West
    • 2.45pm: Shower and get refreshed
    • 3pm: Medal presentations
    • 3.15pm: Buffet meal, drinks, chats
Register for Soccer Competition

Week long Vocations Awareness Week activities

We are pleased to share the following week-long activities as part of Vocations Awareness Week. Please click on the links below for more information to get involved or to register for events. 

Little Sisters of the Poor: Discernment Retreat

This is a weekend retreat for young women who are discerning their vocation. The event will be held at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Glendalough. This is a wonderful opportunity to also get involved in National Vocations Awareness Week 2024, coinciding with the feast of the country’s first saint: St Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

More info & to book your spot

Vocations Quiz

Name three of Fr Francis' recommended reading list, who is the patron saint for priests?, what is the name of the St Charles Seminary magazine and how often does it come out for reading? These are some of the Vocations Quiz questions you will encounter if you take up the quiz challenge.

The quiz is available until midnight, 11 August 2024. Three winners will be randomly selected to win a prize from the Perth Vocations Office. Good luck.

Start Vocations Quiz

National Vocations Awareness Week Resources

Thank you to the Australian Catholic Diocesan Vocations Director Conference for sharing the following vocations materials to support our vocational journeys. Below you will also find links to our Perth Vocations Office Resources. Please click on the links below to access: