Vocation Events

There are a number of opportunities for youth and young adults to spend time learning about God’s love and discovering His plan.

See below for events sponsored by the Office of Vocations and Parishes throughout the Archdiocese. For discernment events for men and women hosted by various religious orders throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis and beyond, click here.

  • Altar Call

    After a summer of youth events and openness to God’s plan, Altar Call is a “next step” opportunity for High School teens to grow in prayer and discernment.

    July 30, 2025 @ 6:30-8:30pm

    Learn More Here

  • Kenrick-Glennon Days 2026

    Kenrick-Glennon Days is an overnight summer camp for grade school & high school boys who are interested in learning how to pray and to discern a possible call to the priesthood. Camp is held at the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary campus located at 5200 Glennon Drive in Shrewsbury, Missouri.

    2026 Dates Coming Soon

    All JC’s and Campers sleep on the floor and not in rooms ! Be sure to bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
    CLICK HERE for more details including a packing list of suggested things to bring to camp.

    Registration is Closed

  • Come and See Retreat

    This is a weekend Retreat at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary for men in high school. Retreatants will get to experience what life in seminary is like by hearing talks from seminary formators, praying with the college seminarians, and being a part of the seminary fraternity.

    Retreat spaces are limited. If necessary, registration preference will be given to those who are actively discerning their vocation and to those who have not attended a Come and See recently.

    Registration is closed! For more information contact Fr. Anthony Ritter anthonyritter@archstl.org

    Registration is Closed

  • Discernment Group Meetings

    2025 Dates - TBD!

    These meetings are for young men in high school who are interested in intentionally discerning their vocation more. Each meeting will feature a guest priest speaker and will focus on a particular area of formation.

  • Bold Response

    More Information Coming Soon!

  • Love's Reply

    2025-2026 Dates TBD!

    Ladies, connect with other single Catholic women ages 18-30 who desire to grow in trust of the Lord’s love and seek to live an abundant life in that love. Love’s Reply is an opportunity to intentionally set aside six months to ask important questions with Jesus and to walk forward toward his calling whatever it might be.

    For more information contact LovesReplySTL@gmail.com

    Program is free-Registration is required!

    Register Here
  • Priestly Discernment Retreat

    Priestly Discernment Retreat

    2025-2026 Dates TBD!

    This retreat is for college students and young adults who are interested in learning more about seminary formation and desire to discern a potential call to the priesthood. Retreatants will pray with seminarians, listen to talks by seminary formators, and be a part of the seminary fraternity.

  • Lent Day of Recollection with Sisters

    Lent Day of Recollection with Sisters

    This event is for any high school girl who is looking for intentional prayer time with Jesus. The afternoon will include two reflections from religious sisters, a time of adoration and Confessions, and a chance to speak and pray with religious sisters.

    Registration is Closed