The Sacrament of Holy Orders
(and aids for discernment of religious vocations)
“Jesus…said to [the eleven Apostles], ‘All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.’”
Matthew 28:18-20
May 11: World Day of Prayer for Vocations
We have a goal of building a culture of vocations at our parish. The upcoming 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations is a great step toward achieving that goal! There are a couple of things you can do to help our parish build this culture:
First, click the link below to join a 30-day “prayer chain” for vocations from May 11-June 12, 2025.
Then, click one the sections below to find vocational discernment activities—for all ages!
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Click here to access some vocational discernment activities for children curated by the Our Lady of Angels Vocations Committee.
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Click here to find vocation discernment activities for youth curated by the Our Lady of Angels Vocations Committee.
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Click here to find curated vocational discernment activities for young adults curated by the Our Lady of Angels Vocations Committee.
Upcoming Vocations Events
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Holy Trinity Seminary
3131 Vince Hagan St., Irving, TX 75062
Marian Dinner (an evening of discernment for high school-aged women and older)
Calling of Andrew Retreat (priestly discernment for high school-aged men)
Saturday, May 17, 2025
St. Rita Catholic Church
12521 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
“Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1536).
If you would like to find out more about becoming a priest, contact Fr. Wade Bass:
Phone: (469) 467-9669 ext. 105
Email: wbass@ourladyofangels.com
A Prayer for Vocations
Father, You so loved the world
that in the fullness of time
You sent Your only Son, Jesus, to be our Savior.
We now ask You, the Master of the Harvest, to send workers into the harvest.
For the harvest is great, but the workers are few.
Bless the vineyard of the world
with priest and religious
who will teach in Your Son's name,
walk in His footsteps,
and break bread in His memory. Amen.
