Role of the

Family in the
Seeding,
Growth,
Nurturance of
Vocation in the
Priesthood and
Religious Life

WAYNE C. BELIZAR
Lay Coordinator
Family and Life Commission, Diocese of Novaliches
All of us are called to
be holy
-Second Vatican Council

You must therefore be perfect,

just as your heavenly Father is
perfect.
-Matthew 5:48
"For Brother Sun who gives us
warmth; to Thee, O Lord we give
thanks...for Sister Moon who
lights our night; to Thee, O Lord
we give thanks."
-St. Francis of Assisi
 ratio of Catholics per priest
1980 1,895:1
2012 3,126:1
number of parishes without a Parish Priest
49,153 parishes
catholic population
1970 653.6 million
2012 1.229 billion
 ratio of Catholics per priest in the Philippines
2012 8,000:1
ideal ratio
2,000:1 (according to Cardinal Tagle)
ratio in Metro Manila
20,000:1
How can families nowadays sustain
itself as the seedbed of priestly and
religious vocations?
Who is the ENEMY?
Materialistic spirit
Lack of catechesis
Sexual revolution
Sad examples of marriages and
priest and religious
The TRUTH!
Catholic parents who want
to produce vocations have to
be ready to be heroically
counter cultural
Fronts to be covered
General culture
Education system
Family environment
Family Environment
Parents must be their childrens best
friend
Foster a simple life of piety
Teach them to value poverty and
detachment
Instill an appreciation of beauty, i.e.,
nature, literature, music or arts
You are
Invited!
 LETS CONTINUE TO BUILD THE NEXT
GENERATIONS OF PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS
MEN AND WOMEN OF THE 21ST CENTURY
AND BEYOND!
 GAWAD PARANGAL
SA NATATANGING KATOLIKONG PAMILYA
SA DIYOSESIS NG NOVALICHES

To recognize positive contributions of the

lay faithful, particularly the families, in the
continuing journey of the militant Church
02 December 2017; 1:30PM; Filinvest I,
Batasan, Quezon City
Deadline: 25 November 2017 (per Parish)
Thank you!