Have you ever wondered whether the life of a nun, monk, sister, priest or brother might just be for you? COMPASS is a discernment programme that enables you to hear the call of Christ in your life.

Starting in October, Compass will take place in Milleret House, London, with the Easter Triduum at Worth Abbey in West Sussex. For more information and for the dates of the programme, please visit www.compass-points.org.uk. If you would like to take part in the 2017-18 programme please email compass@ukvocation.org.

A year of vocational discernment living within a religious community

The purpose: is to give men, aged 20-36 years, a year (September – July) where they can learn about priesthood and the various forms of religious life, and come to some conclusion about where God may be calling them. It is for men who are aware of God’s calling but are not sure how specifically to respond, or who need some time for personal or academic development.

On Songs of Praise on Sunday, Josie d’Arby talks to some nuns at Holy Cross Abbey in Pembrokeshire, and hears how they dedicate themselves to life in a closed community. Please click here to watch the episode.

Many men and women who are discerning a religious vocation hesitate in taking the next step because they are restrained by any number of fears. Acknowledging and expressing these fears is usually the first step to overcoming them. Click here to read about five fears common to men and women discerning religious life, and some helpful advice to banish the fear and draw near to the Risen Christ who offers you “peace.”

The 2017 NRVP conference will be held on Saturday 4th November at Holy Apostles Church Hall, Pimlico, London. The Theme will be “New Wine, New Wineskins”.

Fr Nicholas Crowe OP and Sr Lynne Baron FCJ will speak about their experience in accompanying young people through discernment to the early stages of formation. This will be a good opportunity to exchange ideas and share experiences!