The year 2024 marks the 61st anniversary of this day, created in 1964 by Pope Paul VI. At that time, he established a World Day of Prayer for Vocations on the 4th Sunday of Easter. This moving day in the calendar encourages reflection.
“When we talk about vocation, we are talking about what touches the human being at the most intimate level of his freedom,” says the Catholic Church in France. This day is an invitation to prayer and an opportunity to get closer to young people who feel the desire to consecrate themselves to God.
The PRI Centre offers a variety of resources including prayers for celebrating and organizing activities. There are also visuals for social media.
Pope Francis’s message for the 61st edition is available in English, Spanish and French.