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Hundredfold: A Guide to Parish Vocation Ministry, by Rhonda Gruenewald
ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
Hundredfold is the definitive handbook for promoting vocations in Catholic parishes.
Each copy of Hundredfold comes with a poster with information about each of the book’s 67 activities
The book provides step-by-step guidance on how to carry out dozens of vocation-oriented activities, from powerful Holy Hours to innovative ways to support seminarians and inspire altar servers. It’s written for ordinary Catholics in ordinary parishes who want to inspire an extraordinary new generation of priests and religious.
Hundredfold goes beyond the nuts-and-bolts of simply running vocation activities, offering wisdom about how to start and sustain a healthy ministry. The author describes each phase of developing a strong vocations ministry, from start up to maturation. For example, if readers are starting a brand-new committee, they’ll form realistic expectations about what they can accomplish in the first couple of years. Existing committees, such as longstanding Serra Clubs, will gain a new vision and fresh ideas for their continued ministry.
Whether you’re working with a few people in your home parish, or are part of a network of vocation committees in your diocese, Hundredfold is a goldmine of real-life wisdom and practical ideas.
Nihil obstat: Rev. Douglas K. Clark, STL
Imprimatur: Most Rev. Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., D.D., Diocese of Savannah
“Every parish should be actively supporting the call to priesthood and consecrated life. Hundredfold is an excellent resource offering activities for parishes that are inspiring and easy to use.”
Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmstead, Bishop of Phoenix
“Good vocations flourish in good families—and good families flourish in good parishes. Thank you, Rhonda, for the inspiration of Hundredfold!
Sr. Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP Vocation Director for Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist
“Hundredfold is a tremendously useful resource for promoting vocations at the parish and school level. It inspires both pastors and laity engaged in the work of vocations. We give a copy of this book to every parish in the diocese.”
Fr. J.D. Jaffe, Director of the Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Arlington
“Hundredfold is filled with ideas and activities to help Catholics live their own vocations and help others discern their vocations. It’s a wonderful resource for Serrans and parish vocation ministries.”
John Liston, Executive Director, Serra International
“Thank you for this fantastic book that has guided our Vocation Committee every step of the way! Our prayers have been answered through this book!”
Laurie Hervert, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Ord, NE
“Rhonda Gruenewald has developed a fool-proof method of creating and sustaining a bountiful vocation mission in every parish. Her work is truly the fruit of the Holy Spirit!”
Margo P. Geddie, Serra International Board
“We frequently have pastors and parishioners who ask for help to initiate or revitalize their parish vocation committees. Having a manual coming from a parish’s practical experiences and with electronic forms available on the website will enable us to respond to their needs. We look forward to having it as a resource as we continue to build a culture of vocations for the sake of our Church and society.”
Sr. Anita Brenek, CDP Associate Director, Office of Vocations Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
“To have all of these activities in one well-written piece with such prayerful advice and documented practice is a lovely example of divine inspiration paired with the willingness of a servant’s heart. This is a true gift for anyone seeking a clear path to promote vocations.”
Anne Shepherd-Knapp, Chairman, Serra US Vocation Committee
“This book was written with much prayer and love, and will do tremendous good for those working to inspire vocations in Catholic parishes.”
Fr. Dat Hoang, Former Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
“This is an amazing “how to” manual for pastors and parishioners wanting to raise awareness of vocations in their parishes.”
Kurt Metyko, Serra International Board
Foreword by Fr. Brett Brannen
PART I
Chapter 1: The Mission
Why in the Parish?
The Ideal Vocation-minded Parish
How to Interact with Discerning Young People
My Own Story
Patron Saint of Vocations: St. Alphonsus Liguori
Chapter 2: Foundation & Organization
Prayer is the Foundation
Membership in Your Vocation Ministry
Recruitment
Member Retention
Ongoing Formation
Administrative Aspects
Partners in Vocation Ministry
Saint Junípero Serra
Chapter 3: Phases of a Vocation Ministry
Pre-launch: Preparing to Serve
Phase I: Laying the Groundwork
Phase II: Establishing a Presence
Phase III: Spreading the Word
Phase IV: Expanding the Ministry’s Reach
The Power of Prayer: The Mothers of Lu, Italy
Part II
Chapter 4: Prayer Activities 61
Phase I
Activity 1—Consecration
Activity 2—Intercession
Activity 3—Prayer Drive
Activity 4—Blessing Over Married Couples at Mass
Phase II
Activity 5—Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
Activity 6—Prayer Cards for Vocations
Activity 7—Spiritual Bouquets
Activity 8—Prayers for Couples in Marriage Preparation
Activity 9—World Day Of Prayer for Vocations (Parish)
Phase III
Activity 10—Let the Children Come to Me
Activity 11—Traveling Vocations Chalice Program
Activity 12—Traveling Vocations Cross Program
Phase IV
Activity 13—Family Holy Hour for Vocations
Activity 14—Prayer Cards for Seminarians or Those in Religious Formation
Activity 15—Spiritual Adoption Program
Activity 16—Renewal of Marriage Vows
Activity 17—World Day of Prayer for Vocations (Diocese)
Chapter 5: Awareness and Education Activities
Phase I
Activity 18—Book Rack Materials
Activity 19—Bulletin
Activity 20—Discerner’s Packet
Activity 21—Promotional Materials
Activity 22—Marriage Awareness at Mass
Phase II
Activity 23—Festival Table
Activity 24—Ministry Fair Table
Activity 25—World Day for Consecrated Life
Phase III
Activity 26—Witness to Love
Activity 27—Young Adult Ministry in a Box
Activity 28—Marriage Enrichment
Activity 29—Called By Name
Activity 30—Fish Fry for Vocations
Activity 31—Discerning Religious Life
Activity 32—To Save a Thousand Souls
Activity 33—Melchizedek Project
Activity 34—Invite Those in Religious or Priestly Formation to Special Events
Phase IV
Activity 35—Inspirational Exhibit
Activity 36—Speaking Events on Marriage
Chapter 6: Youth Activities
Phase I
Activity 37—The Newman Connection
Phase II
Activity 38—Altar Server Recognition at Mass
Activity 39—Art Contest
Activity 40—Children’s Mass Kit
Activity 41—Christmas Carols
Activity 42—Classroom Visits
Activity 43—Panel Discussion
Activity 44—Marriage Awareness at Youth Event
Activity 45—Reunion Mass and Reception
Activity 46—National Vocation Awareness Week
Activity 47—Table Tents
Activity 48—Vocations Jeopardy
Activity 49—Vocation Video
Activity 50—Walking Rosary for Vocations
Phase III
Activity 51—Catholic Vocation Bible School: Discovery Mission
Activity 52—Altar Server Lunch With Priests
Activity 53—Seminarian Trading Cards
Phase IV
Activity 54—Altar Server Celebration
Activity 55—Altar Server Day at Seminary
Chapter 7: Affirmation Activities
Phase I
Activity 56—Cards and Gifts for Priests
Activity 57—Get to Know Your Priest Questionnaire
Phase II
Activity 58—Priesthood Sunday
Activity 59—Reception for Priest on Special Days
Activity 60—Seminarian Care Packages
Phase III
Activity 61—Seminarian Cards of Affirmation
Activity 62—Seminarian Welcome Back Gift
Phase IV
Activity 63—Ordination Reception
Activity 64—Remembrance of Deceased Priests And Religious
Activity 65—Deacon Sunday
Activity 66—Retired Priests and Religious Day
Activity 67—Reception
Chapter 8: Perseverance
Afterword by Fr. Victor Perez
Appendix A: Sample Annual Budgets
Appendix B: Sample Calendar of Events
Appendix C: Vocation Definitions
