Vocations
Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
St. Matthew, 4:19
If you feel called to follow in the footsteps of the Apostles, we invite you to reach out and explore this divine invitation.
Speak with the Director of VocationsThe Call
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.
Our Life
A traditional, semi-contemplative religious life — the life of prayer joined to the care of souls.
Servants of the Holy Family is a community of priests, seminarians, and brothers. 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, and is endorsed by Catholic bishops worldwide.
The 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; each part of it carries a meaning of its own.
- The color black
- Death to the world.
- The tunic (cassock)
- The cross of Christ and of supernatural charity.
- The shoulder cape
- Seraphic prayer (the cape looks like angels’ wings).
- The belt
- Chastity and obedience.
- The Holy Rosary
- Attached to the belt, expressing the community’s special devotion to Our Lady and to this highly indulgenced sacramental.
- The St. Benedict medal
- A powerful sacramental of protection.
- The cross
- Borne without the figure of Christ, it calls each religious to affix himself daily and generously in imitation of Our Lord.
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 should be possessed of:
- Schooling completed at least through age 14
- Good health
- Zeal for the salvation and sanctification of souls,
- Love of Our Divine Lord and His Holy Mother
- Love of the Church and her liturgy
- Good moral character and piety
- Generosity and common sense
- A good sense of humor
The Path to Admission
Initial contact. Reach out to the Director of Vocations to begin the conversation.
Getting acquainted. You get to know us, and we get to know you.
Formal application. Submit your application for admission.
Acceptance. If it‘s a good fit, we will welcome you into the religious family of Servants of the Holy Family.
Minor Seminary
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.
Answer the Call
“Master, where dwellest thou?”
“Come and see.”
— Our Lord to SS. Andrew and John
(St. John, 1:39)
Contact Us
Do you have a vocation?
Take the Quiz- Phone
- (719) 495‑3933
- E‑mail
- [email protected]
Address
Servants of the Holy Family
8528 Kenosha Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908-5004
Women’s Vocations
Anyone who is interested in learning about women’s vocations we warmly invite to visit our adjoining Carmelite Convent to learn more.
Visit the Carmelite Convent websiteIesus · Maria · Ioseph