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particular form of work or service. It would After discussing these questions, have a
be good if all or some of the panelists have panelist or the leader invite the pilgrims to
been to (or were inspired to their vocation think about what their lives would look like if
through) a stateside or international WYD, they were always doing what makes them
but this is not a requirement. happiest or most fulfilled. Take note of the
different responses so that you can come back
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to them later in the discussion.
If you cannot find people to
represent particular states in life for
your panel, consider using online
resources like video testimonials
and websites; share these links with
the pilgrims.
Then have the panel share their own
experiences (of WYD, or how they found joy
and happiness in similar events, and/or in
their respective vocations) and how they
USCCB (Religious Women)
www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-
teachings/vocations/discerning-
women/ discovered what God was calling them to.
USCCB (Videos on Vocations)
www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-
teachings/vocations/videos.cfm If time allows, invite the pilgrims to take time
USCCB (For Your Marriage)
www.foryourmarriage.org appropriate, allow them the opportunity to
VISION Vocation Network
www.vocationnetwork.org are a variety of these available online. You
Vocation Placement
wwwvocationsplacement.org online resources and videos for discernment
Leave time for questions and dialogue.
for reflection (e.g., take 15 to 20 minutes for
silent reflection), and if you feel it is
complete an online discernment test. There
may also let the pilgrims know about other
that highlight the journeys of religious men
and women, priests, and married couples.
Begin by having the panelists ask the pilgrims
At the end, bring the conversation back to the
the following questions:
•
large group and ask whether the pilgrims have
What brought you the most joy during
gained any additional insights. Ask the group
your WYD experience?
• Where did you see joyful people at WYD?
• What makes you happiest in daily life?
to identify how the members of the panel
recognized God’s call and, like Mary,
embraced God’s will. Ask the young men and
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