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There has always been a great need for priests and brothers, but that need cannot be compared with the vocation crisis of our own day. The faithful from around the globe are calling out for someone to lead them to heaven, someone who is willing to spend himself for the glory of God, the preservation of the traditional liturgy and the salvation of souls. If you desire to be an instrument of Our Lord in His work for souls and His Church, we invite you to join our ranks.
We offer training for the holy priesthood and religious life not only for college-age young men, but now we have also begun a minor seminary program for high school students who wish to start their priestly formation early. Here they may complete their high school education, and at the same time be introduced to the practice of mental and liturgical prayer and the living of the priestly and religious life. They will begin their training to become champions of the Faith and be among the happiest men on earth. In addition to their studies and spiritual life, the minor seminarians have ample time for visiting family, receiving visitors and recreation. They will become members of our religious family.
Read what Pope Piux XII had to say about minor seminaries.
Servants of the Holy Family is a community of priests, seminarians and brothers who live a traditional, semi-contemplative religious life. The community joins the life of prayer (the “better part” as Our Lord says to St. Martha in the Gospel of St. Luke) with the active life in the care of souls. Members follow the religious life by living in common under the authority of superiors. It is centered upon the traditional Latin Mass and Liturgy.
RELIGIOUS
HABIT
The distinctive attire of the community is worn at all times as a reminder and as an
expression to the members of their lofty vocation and obligations. The habit is black signifying death to the world and
consists of a tunic reminiscent of charity, a shoulder cape symbolizing the pure prayer of
the angels, and a belt which recalls the virtues of chastity and obedience. The Seven
Dolor Beads are attached to the belt because of the community’s special devotion to
Our Lady under her title as the Sorrowful Mother. A crucifix which reminds one of the
sufferings of Christ and a medal of St. Benedict are also part of the habit.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION
It is not a life for the faint of heart, but for those who have a burning desire to become holy and intrepid soldiers of Christ, for those who desire to offer the Mass, provide the Sacraments and teach true doctrine in these times of so little faith. To enter you must have completed your schooling through age 14 and be in good health. You must have zeal for the salvation and sanctification of souls, especially your own, love of Our Divine Lord and His Holy Mother, love of the Church and her liturgy, and be possessed of good moral character, piety, generosity, common sense and a good sense of humor. Admission procedure includes initial contact, getting acquainted, formal application and acceptance.
CALL OR WRITE FOR INFORMATION:
Reverend Director of Vocations
Servants of the Holy Family
8025 Maverick Road
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80908-5000
Phone: (719) 495-3933
Fax: (719) 495-0189
E-mail: shf@servi.org
Women's Vocations
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