Suggested websites that offer resources, articles, and guidance on the lay vocation in the Catholic Church. Note this not an exhaustive list, and will be added to as more links become available.

1. USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
   https://www.usccb.org
   The USCCB website has sections dedicated to lay ministry, vocation, and resources for lay Catholics. It provides Church documents, reflections, and articles on how laypeople are called to live out their faith in daily life.
2. Vatican.va
   http://www.vatican.va
   The Vatican’s official website is an invaluable resource for Church teachings on lay vocations, including documents like Christifideles Laici (on the vocation of the laity), papal encyclicals, and speeches by recent Popes on the role of laypeople in the Church and society.
3. Laity Family Life (Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life)
   http://www.laityfamilylife.va
   This dicastery, part of the Vatican, focuses on supporting the laity’s role within the Church. Their website features initiatives, guidelines, and articles on the lay vocation, marriage, family, and youth.
4. Catholic Apostolate Centre
   https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org
   The Catholic Apostolate Centre provides resources on the vocation of the laity, evangelisation, and co-responsibility in the Church. It offers podcasts, webinars, and articles aimed at empowering lay Catholics to live out their mission.
5. Word on Fire
   https://www.wordonfire.org
   Founded by Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire shares inspiring content on lay vocations, especially regarding evangelization in the modern world. The website has blog posts, videos, and courses to help laypeople bring their faith into daily life.
6. Called and Gifted (Catherine of Siena Institute)
   https://siena.org
   The Catherine of Siena Institute’s Called and Gifted program focuses on helping lay Catholics discern their charisms and unique calling. It offers resources, courses, and workshops on the vocation of the laity and how each person’s gifts contribute to the Church’s mission.
7. Apostolate for Family Consecration
   https://afc.org
   This site provides resources specifically for lay Catholics striving to live out their faith within family life. It offers spiritual guidance, retreats, and teachings on the vocation of the family and the call to holiness as laypersons.
8. Catholic Volunteer Network
   https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org
   Catholic Volunteer Network helps laypeople find mission and service opportunities. The website includes reflections on the lay vocation of service and promotes organizations dedicated to Catholic volunteerism.
9. Discerning Hearts
   https://www.discerninghearts.com
   Discerning Hearts offers podcasts and resources for Catholics exploring God’s call in their lives, with a strong focus on lay spirituality, prayer, and practical guidance on discernment.

10.Vocations Outreach

https://vocationsoutreach.org/about-us/religious-orders/mentor/

Vocations Outreach is a part of Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute. This outreach serves young adults who are discerning a vocation to the consecrated life or the priesthood. Our goal is to help young adults learn how to use the gift of discernment so that they can follow the call of Christ in freedom of heart.

What is the Vocations Outreach Mentorship Program?

Using the Catechetical Institute’s learning platform (www.FranciscanAtHome.com), we connect young adults (18-35 years) to professed priests and religious. These men and women serve as mentors, walking with the discerners through a series of formation workshops that provide both foundational principles and specific tools for their vocational discernment.
Franciscan At Home provides online workshops, where young adults watch videos, apply what they have learned through written tasks, and receive personalized feedback on their work from their mentor. Over the course of 6 months, discerners will complete the following 8 workshops with their mentor:
1. The Universal Call to Holiness
2. Personal Vocation
3. God’s Call in Scripture
4. Lectio Divina
5. Vocational Discernment for Young Adults
6. Overcoming Obstacles in Discernment
7. The Theology of Religious Life
8. Monastic Practices