Men's and Women's Vocations
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Vocations Page"I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
- Jeremiah 29:11
"The world offers you comfort. But you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness."
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Retreats and Upcoming Events
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Men's Vocations
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If you are considering a religious vocation, you may call the Parish Office, 913.491.5017, and speak with one of our priests or contact the Archdiocesen Vocation Office at 913.647.0303 or via email at: vocation@archkck.org or visit our webpage, archkck.org/our-church/vocations/
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Landry Weber: Nativity Alum and Seminarian
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Contact Us
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Pastor, Fr. Mike Hawkenmhawkenkcnativity.orgSenior Pastor
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Books
In the School of the Holy Spirit by Fr. Jacques Philippe
To Save a Thousand Souls by Fr. Brett Brannen
Priests for the Third Millennium: The Year of the Priests by Archbishop Timothy Dolan
What Does God Want? by Fr. Michael Scanlan
The Priest is Not His Own by Bishop Fulton Sheen
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HOLY ORDERS
“Like living stones, let yourselves built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 2:5
Baptized, Catholic men, who are called by God to be a deacon, priest or bishop, can be ordained and receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Through this sacrament, these men commit to serving God and his Church; they continue Christ’s priesthood.
Christ entrusted the apostles to continue his mission to spread the news of Christianity. Today, Holy Orders, given to bishops, priests and deacons, continues this mission in the Church, which is why it is referred to as the sacrament of apostolic ministry.
The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church. Bishops work together with the Pope and other bishops, and they are responsible for the entire Church—teaching, governing and sanctifying. Priests carry out the sacraments, consecrate the Body and Blood of Christ, administer the Eucharist, and proclaim the Word of God. Deacons assist during Mass, teach and are involved in charitable work.
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Women's Vocations
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"Behold therefore, I will allure her into the desert and speak to her heart."
- Hosea 2:14
Considering the possibility of a consecrated vocation? Never experienced the life of a religious community before, but would like to have the opportunity?
Feel free to get in contact with Meghan, head of women's vocations for the parish or contact Sr. Eva Maria at the Archdiocese who is head of women's vocations for the diocese: Consecrated Life - Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas (archkck.org).Meghan's Discernment
I discerned a religious vocation for two years in the Community of the Lamb. The experience was powerful and helped me to grow both humanly and spiritually. I was able to discover the person of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit during my time with them, but by the end of it, my call was clearly not to religious life.
I have now married a wonderful man. Both of us agree that only a couple years prior to meeting one another, we would not yet have been ready to date one another. For me personally, I know that it was by giving my life to the Lord and letting Him guide me step by step that I now have the tools to encounter my husband just as we are - however imperfectly - in simplicity and love: "wounded, I will never cease to love." -
Spring Break 2023 Nun Run Video
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Director of Women's Vocations at Nativity
Meghan Ascher
913-954-2261
mascher@kcnativity.org
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Books
And You Are Christ's by Thomas Dubay
Poverty by Raniero Cantalamessa (spiritual director of St. John Paull II)
Virginity by Raniero Cantalamessa
Obedience by Raniero Cantalamessa
Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Phillippe
The Story of a Soul by St. Therese of Lisieux
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