To create awareness and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially in the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (part of the Vicariate of Southern Arabia), “Jesus Youth,” an International Catholic Movement approved by the Holy See, organized a vocation promotion camp this summer “Vocare-Come and See.” Fr. Anthony Xavier, a Jesus Youth priest from the Archdiocese of Nagpur, India, led the entire camp experience. Combonian sister Helen Wahura, Redemptorist seminarian Fr. Arun George, and Pauline sister Delsey Joseph helped guide the sessions. The camp, aimed at boys and girls, covered topics such as the love of God, discerning one’s calling, understanding God’s plan, and various kinds of Christian vocations.
All facilitators shared their vocation stories, adding a personal and human touch to the sessions. The camp also included praise and worship, ice-breaking sessions, and a panel discussion where participants could ask questions. About 100 registrants attended on the first day, and 80 returned on the second day.
The camp was a significant blessing for a small country like the Sultanate of Oman, offering many an opportunity to learn about vocations under difficult circumstances. The hope is that the Church will grow through these movements and that the Lord will send good laborers into His vineyard.
