For Young Men 

 

  • Quo Vadis Days, a summer camp for high school men to deepen their faith, learn more about all vocations, and better discern God’s call in their lives. The camp features dynamic talks, prayer, games, sports, music and more. Participants have the opportunity to meet Bishop Bambera, priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Scranton. 2025: June 23-25 at Marywood University
  • Seminary Visits, you can schedule a visit to the seminary at any time by reaching out to Father Alex Roche.
  • Discernment groups meet throughout the year to talk about our Catholic faith and vocations. It is an opportunity to connect young men from throughout the eleven counties of the Diocese. For more information and/or to register, contact the Vocation Office at vocations@dioceseofscranton.org.

For All High Schoolers

NEW: Fiat Days, a summer camp for high school women designed to help them grow in their faith, explore the different vocations God may be calling them to, and meet other young women who are passionate about their faith. This retreat is led by religious sisters serving in the Diocese of Scranton and the Vocations Office and features Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, indoor and outdoor activities, sports, prayer, music, and more! 2025: June 23-25 at Marywood University

  • Parish involvement (Youth Ministry, Altar Server, Music Ministry, CCD Teacher/Aide, Vacation Bible School, volunteer at parish fundraisers, etc.)
  • XLT: Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, the evening incudes a speaker, music, the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and a social. The Vocations Office hosts XLT on the first Thursday of every month at 7pm at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Laflin and on the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at Christ the King Parish in Archbald. St. Matthew Parish in East Stroudsburg also hosts XLT on the fourth Sunday of every month at 7pm.
  • Get Up & Pray: A Holy Thursday Prayer Challenge, At the Last Supper, Christ instituted the Holy Priesthood and promised to remain with us forever in the Eucharist. Every year on Holy Thursday, the Diocese of Scranton celebrates these two great gifts and prays for vocations at Altars of Repose throughout our 11 counties, heeding the words of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane – “Get up and pray.”
    • As you journey to various altars of repose on Holy Thursday, we encourage you to visit @scrantonvoc’s Instagram Story to find the “Add Yours” sticker where you can share photos from your evening with us. Leading up to Holy Thursday night, we’ll be posting altar of repose schedules for participating parishes on our social media pages, so be sure to follow along and map out your journey!
  • Ordinations, Witness young men from the Diocese of Scranton courageously answer the Lord’s call and receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders!
    • Transitional Diaconate: May 24, 2025 – 10am at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton
    • Priesthood: June 28, 2025 – 10am at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Scranton
  • Junior Class Retreats, the Vocation Team leads this retreat throughout the year at our 4 Diocesan Catholic High Schools:
    • Holy Redeemer High School, Wilkes-Barre
    • Holy Cross High School, Dunmore
    • Notre Dame Jr./Sr. High School, East Stroudsburg
    • St. John Neumann Regional Academy, Williamsport
  • High School Discernment Groups, our high school ministry program is designed to give Catholic teens the opportunity to delve deeper into their faith and learn to hear God’s voice as they navigate the transition between high school and post-graduation.
  • International Student Leadership Institute (ISLI), a retreat for all high school students to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in both the leadership and membership roles of task oriented groups. During the retreat, participants take part in small group tasks that allow the student to do the following: make decisions, observe the growth of the group, examine leadership styles, practice leadership behavior, brainstorm about group dynamics and leadership, learn about positive communication, develop self-motivational skills and learn problem solving, and action planning techniques. For more information, email info@dioceseofscranton.org.
  • National Catholic Youth Conference, The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is a powerful, biennial, three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers (of high-school age) and their adult chaperones. Click here for more information.