DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE - SOUTH BEND VOCATION OFFICE P.O. Box 390, 915 S. Clinton Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 260-422-4611 Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, What are you looking for? They said to him, Rabbi where are you staying? He said to them, Come, and you will see. So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. My Dear Brother in Christ, Thank you for your interest in Come & See, a retreat for young men who are curious about the priesthood. Perhaps you re saying to yourself, I m not sure God is calling me to the priesthood. Good! This retreat is for you. This retreat isn t just for men who feel God is calling them today to the priesthood. This retreat is for men who are open to the possibility that God might call them to the priesthood someday. We re not here to get you to sign your name on a seminary application. We re here to help you understand what the priesthood is and how to discern if God is, in fact, calling you to this vocation. Your vocation might be to the priesthood or, it might be to marriage. Whichever your vocation is, I m certain what you learn and experience on this retreat will help you discern God s call for your life. And the good news is, you re not alone in your questions. You ll be joined by dozens of young men, just like you, who have the same questions. Over the course of the weekend, you ll have the opportunity to meet priests and seminarians from across our diocese who will give talks on such topics as Discernment, Spirituality, Priestly Identity, Celibacy and the Extraordinary Daily Life of Parish Priests and Seminarians. We will also have Mass, Confessions, Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, small group discussions, recreation, fellowship and good food. Come & See will take place at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Fort Wayne on Thursday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 25th. Sleeping arrangements will be provided by the University of ST. Francis, Bonzel Hall for Chaperones and participants. But Transportation will provided for participants and chaperones. Please fill out the enclosed registration form and return it to the Vocations Office at the address indicated on the bottom of the form. May God bless you. The priests and seminarians of our diocese and I look forward to meeting you! Sincerely, Fr. Andrew Budzinski Vocations Director
Come & See Men s Discernment Retreat Thursday, July 23 - Saturday, July 25 The retreat site is St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. 260-489-3537. Check in for the retreat begins at 5:00 PM at the Monsignor John Kuzmich Life Center at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. The retreat will begin with Mass at 5:30 pm. Please arrive by 5:00 PM to ensure that we may begin promptly. The Retreat will end at 2:30 on Saturday July, 25, 2015 Attendees and chaperones will stay overnight at the University of St. Francis Bonzel Hall. Attendees will be picked up by bus from the Monsignor John Kuzmich Life Center at 9PM on Thursday, July 23 and Friday July 24. The Bus will pick up attendees each morning at 7:30am and return to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 8:00 am. All meals will be provided by the Retreat Team. Any Catholic man, who will be at least a high school sophomore or older in the Fall of 2015 may attend. There is no cost to attend this retreat. If you have any further questions, please Contact Christine Bonahoom-Nix, Vocations Office call (260-422-4611) or email (cbonahoom-nix@diocesefwsb.org)
Come & See Men s Discernment Retreat Thursday July 23 - Saturday, July 25 Registration Deadline July 17th Name: Age: Parent/Guardian s name: Home phone: Home address: Cell phone: City and Zip: Parish I attend: Attendee: I request to participate in the Come & See Men s Discernment Retreat. I understand that by requesting to go, I am promising to cooperate with the Retreat Team and the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. I understand that the intention of the retreat is to help form community and to bring me closer to God. I promise to follow instructions and be open. I also realize that I may not bring or use tobacco products, illegal drugs, or alcohol. Participant Signature: Date: Parents: I, grant permission for my child, to participate in the Come & See Men s Discernment Retreat sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend on July 23, 24, & 25, 2015. This activity will take place under the guidance and direction of employees and volunteers from the Vocations Office and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The individual in charge is Fr. Andrew Budzinski. The retreat will take place at the Monsignor John Kuzmich Life Center at St. Vincent s. Attendees will arrive at St. Vincent s at 5:00 PM on July 23rd. Each evening at approximately 9PM the attendees will be transported by bus to the University of St. Francis for overnight accommodations. In the morning a bus will transport them back to St. Vincent s for the day. We will have chaperones accompanying the participants to St. Francis. The retreat will conclude at 2:30pm on Saturday, July 25th. I support the right of the group s leader to have me come and pick up my youth if given just cause. Parent Signature: Date: ( if participant is a minor) Parent e-mail address: Minor s/participant Medical Authorization Form
As parent and/or legal guardian, I remain legally responsible for any personal actions taken by the above named minor ( participant ). I agree on behalf of myself, my child named herein, or our heirs, successors, and assigns, to hold harmless and defend St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, its officers, directors, employees and agents, and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, its employees and agents, chaperones, or representatives associated with the event, from any claim arising from or in connection with my child attending the event or in connection with any illness or injury (including death) or cost of medical treatment in connection therewith, and I agree to compensate the parish, its officers, directors and agents, and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, its employees and agents and chaperones, or representatives associated with the event for reasonable attorney s fees and expenses which may incur in any action brought against them as a result of such injury or damage, unless such claim arises from the negligence of the parish/diocese. Signature: Date: Medical Matters: I hereby warrant that to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health, and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child. Please read the statements below pertaining to medical matters; sign only those that are applicable. Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of an emergency, I hereby give permission to transport my child to a hospital for emergency medical or surgical treatment. I wish to be advised prior to any further treatment by the hospital or doctor. In the event of an emergency, if you are unable to reach me at the above numbers, contact: Name and relationship: Phone: Family Doctor: Phone: Family Health Plan Carrier: Policy # Signature: Date: Other Medical Treatment: In the event it comes to the attention of the parish its officers, directors and agents, and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chaperones or representatives associated with the activity, that my child becomes ill with symptoms such as headache, vomiting, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, I want to be called collect (with phone charges reversed to myself). Signature: Date: Medications: My child is taking medication at present. My child will bring all such medications necessary, and such medications will be well-labeled. Names of medications and concise directions for seeing that the child takes such medications, including dosage and frequency of dosage, are as follows: Signature: Date: Please sign one of the two below: No medication of any type, whether prescription or non-prescription, may be administered to my child unless the situation is life-threatening and emergency treatment is required. Signature: Date: I hereby grant permission for non-prescription medication (i.e. non-asprin products such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, throat lozenges, cough syrup) to be given to my child, if deemed appropriate. Signature: Date: Specific Medical Information: The diocese will take reasonable care to see that the following information will be held in confidence. Allergic reactions (medications, foods, plants, insects, etc.): Immunizations: Date of last tetanus/diphtheria immunization: Does child have a medically prescribed diet? Any physical limitations? Is child subject to chronic homesickness, emotional reactions to new situations, sleepwalking, bedwetting, fainting? Has child recently been exposed to contagious disease or conditions, such as mumps, measles, chicken pox, etc.? If so, list date and disease or condition: You should be aware of these special medical conditions of my child: OVER PLEASE
Please mail the completed form by July 9th to: Vocations Office Archbishop Noll Catholic Center P.O. Box 390 Fort Wayne, IN 46801 260-422-4611