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What is Called by Name?

The goal of the diocesan-wide Called by Name campaign is to identify faithful teens and young men who may have a call to the priesthood. All parishioners are invited to submit the names and contact information of those in their community they believe would be open to learning more about the priesthood.

It’s no secret that the diocese is in need of more priests, and this campaign seeks to address this shortage. Boise’s Vocation Office wants to connect with as many faithful young men as possible so they can offer guidance in discernment, resources, and most importantly, the chance to learn what the priesthood is really like.

• Bishop Christensen is asking all parishes to participate.
• Parishioners will be asked to submit the names of teens and young men.
• Parishioners can use pew cards to write down names, or they can scan the QR code on the cards to submit names online.
• The Vocation Office will offer encouragement and mentorship to these young men and invite them to discernment events.

Feb 5 – Parishes receive Called by Name box

This box will include pew cards, along with hardcopies of a sample homily, prayers of the faithful, a pulpit announcement, and bulletin inserts.

Feb 8-9 –  Announcement Weekend

• Include Bishop Christensen’s letter in the bulletin and all parish communications (email, flocknote, social media, etc.)
• Read pulpit announcement at all Masses to introduce Called By Name
• Ensure volunteers or parish staff will have cards available in pews at all Masses on Feb 15-16. 

Feb 15-16 – Called by Name Sunday

• Make pew cards available at all Masses
• Share your vocation story and what you love about being a priest
• Invite parishioners to submit names, either online or via the pew card
• Include special petitions in the Prayers of the Faithful
• Include bulletin blurb in the bulletin and all parish communications