Vocations
Have you ever considered dedicating your life to serving God and God's people?
Do you feel you have what it takes to be a Sisters of Notre Dame:
- a longing for the Sacred
- a positive attitude and outlook about life
- a healthy body and strong mind
- a desire to be of service
- a willingness to grow?
Do I Have a Call?
"I think I may be called to religious life, but I don't know what to do about it."
A vocation is God's unique invitation, addressed to individual persons in which a free response is expected. This response is not a single act, but a life-long process, a journey of faith. We do not "have" a vocation; we discover how we "are" our vocation as we journey through life led by the Spirit.
The Sisters of Notre Dame invite you to come and see religious life first hand. There are many opportunities for you to visit us. We invite you to visit us for a Day of Reflection, Come and See Weekend, Bible Study or join us for prayer or Mass. We would be happy to answer your questions. This summer we will sponsor a "Stretch Your Heart" week.
You will:
- Participate in outreach programs helping persons in need
- Experience the supportive community life of the Sisters
- Enhance your skills for service
- Reflect prayerfully on your experience
Meet our temporary professed sisters who followed Jesus' call to come and journey with Him. We asked them to reflect on some questions.
Sister Maria Christina Hennig
How do you share the love of Jesus with others?
I do it when I forgive and ask others to forgive me. When I pray and help others to discover and see Jesus in their lives. When I stand up for the marginalized and respect the dignity of every person, I share God's love with others.
Sister Mary Judine Lambert
How do you share the love of Jesus with others?
To share Jesus’ love, I try to remember that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and is of infinite worth. I try to treat others with dignity and respect, to be open and accepting of them, and to listen to and receive what they have to share, and to respond to their needs as best I can.