HEAR THE CALL TO A CONSECRATED VOCATION

This Discernment Weekend is for any practicing Catholic (ages 18-35) who is open to or discerning the call to a consecrated, celibate vocation. Both men and women are welcome.

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Called to Greatness

DISCERN YOUR VOCATION

Young adults, where is God calling you to serve Him? There are 3 goals we have for you this Discernment Weekend.

Help you better understand your calling and specific vocation.
Motivate and equip you to grow in the spiritual life.
Present you with a clear understanding of the beauty of the consecrated vocation.

You’ll hear from the Catholic Corps, a keynote speaker, and participate in small group discussions. Most importantly, you’ll benefit from attending daily Mass and have plenty of time for prayer during Eucharistic Adoration. We look forward to accompanying you on your journey to find God’s plan for your life!

Discernment Weekend

January 3-5, 2025

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WHAT TO EXPECT: PRAYER

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Offered daily during the retreat

Sacrament of Confession

Available throughout the retreat

Eucharistic Adoration

Gaze upon the face of the Lord

Holy Rosary & Liturgy of the Hours

Recited daily during the retreat

WHAT TO EXPECT: DISCERN

Inspiring Conferences

Deepen your knowledge of God hearing from excellent speakers.

Spiritual Direction

For your personal journey of Faith

Prayerful Atmosphere

So you can focus on listening to God’s still, small voice.

Private Retreat Room

A quiet place for you to rest.

RETREAT SPEAKER

Dr. Ian Murphy

Convert, Professor, Author, Speaker

A Talk Via Video Call on the Topic: The Virtues and Interior Freedom

Dr. Ian Murphy left his Baptist church position as head pastor to enter the Catholic Church in 2004. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon, Ian also earned an M.A. in theology in Texas and completed the Ph.D. in systematic theology at Duquesne University, defending his dissertation on the New Evangelization in the United States. In addition to working as a fulltime professor at Rosemont College, Murphy has taught a range of courses in world religions, comparative religious studies, Catholic thought, Christian spirituality, and Biblical studies for Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Penn State, and Duquesne. He recently published both installments of a two-part series on Marian Consecration. Ian is the author of “Dying to Live,” which shares the story of his conversion to Catholicism.

CATHOLIC FAMILYLAND®

The Discernment Weekend takes place at Catholic Familyland®—a place set apart for families and home of the Holy Family of Fatima Prayer Site.

As a pilgrim to these holy grounds, we invite you to let go and let God, so that you can experience His grace in a powerful new way!

~20 minutes from Franciscan University of Steubenville

~45 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

Financial Assistance

Our “Family to Family” program makes AFC events like the Discernment Weekend accessible to families and individuals facing financial constraints.

Thanks to the generosity of attending families, the program offers discounts on registration and basic lodging costs.

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Your Family Can Become a Holy Family

To Jesus, through Mary, in union with St. Joseph.

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