We're excited to once again partner with parishes in coordinating the help of seminarians at Vacation Bible School programs and other events across the diocese this summer. We affectionately call this program the Seminarian Summer Roadshow.

Please contact Adrian Sanchez by email or calling 512-949-2495 if you have any questions about this program.

Our Vision

This initiative is meant to assist parishes in fostering a culture of vocations within their community by providing the parish, especially its young people, a personal encounter with our seminarians. The seminarians foster this encounter by:

1. providing any necessary assistance during the parish's Vacation Bible School (if it is happening this summer--either in-person or digitally).

2. being present at and assisting with any events for middle and/or high school students (youth nights, conferences, camps, etc.) as well as young adults. If there aren't any events currently scheduled, we can provide ideas and resources to help the youth minister or a volunteer coordinate such events.  The seminarians can also assist with virtual events.

3. assisting with a night of prayer for vocations for the entire parish.

4. assisting with any liturgies, ministries, or pastoral visits at the discretion of the pastor.

Generally, the seminarians are at the parish from Saturday afternoon (early enough to attend the vigil Mass) through Friday afternoon (ideally the closing session of VBS).  If VBS is not happening, the visit can be shorter, possibly just for one event.  The seminarians can also simply record content for virtual events.

 

Submitting Your Parish Information

Since the number of available seminarians is limited, requests will be addressed on a first-come-first-served basis.

Here’s the information we’re asking for:

• Parish Name

• VBS Program Dates (if applicable)

• Contact Info for VBS Organizer (if applicable)

• Contact Info for Youth Ministry Contact

• Any other requests for seminarian involvement
   

If you would like to request a seminarian team at your parish this summer in any capacity, click on the button below to submit your parish’s information.

SUBMIT INFO
 

Scheduling Preview

Last updated on 05-29-2020 at 12:39 p.m.

May 31 - June 6, 2020

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June 7-13, 2020

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June 14-20, 2020

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June 21-27, 2020

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June 28 - July 4, 2020

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July 5-11, 2020

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July 12-18, 2020

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July 19-25, 2020

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July 26 - August 1, 2020

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